astrophotography tutorial

Deep Sky Image Processing in Photoshop

Deep Sky Image Processing in Photoshop

In this deep sky image processing tutorial, I’ll be combining all of the data I was able to collect on the Orion Nebula this winter. This step-by-step tutorial should be useful to anyone processing a bright nebula with Adobe Photoshop.  As we transition into spring, a new array of deep-sky imaging targets will present themselves….

Manual Stacking in Photoshop for Reduced Noise

Manual Stacking in Photoshop for Reduced Noise

Even without a tracking mount, your astrophotography images can benefit from manual stacking in Photoshop. This method involves aligning exposures and combining them into a master composite.  It can make a big impact on your astrophotos by reducing noise and improving the signal-to-noise ratio. The images used in the example were captured using a camera lens…

Astrophotography Video Tutorial

Astrophotography Video Tutorial

Astrophotography Video Tutorial In my first ever astrophotography video tutorial, I take a crack at the Rosette Nebula using data collected in February 2014. I have plans of shooting a video about light frame acquisition in the future, but this one is about what happens after you have already captured your data.  This astrophotography video tutorial may be…