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Upcoming Astronomy Events
As a service to our community, Sky & Telescope lists astronomy-related events, including star parties, observatory public nights, astronomy talks, and more. Star parties offer dark skies and astronomical fellowship and often cater to families and feature special activities for kids. Public nights give the general public a chance to view the sky through large telescopes, and public talks are a great place to learn the fundamentals of the science and the craft.
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"PixInsight: A Simple and Effective Workflow for 2026" with Pete Mumbower
April 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Free
PixInsight: A Simple and Effective Workflow for 2026
with Pete Mumbower
PixInsight is the premiere astronomical image processing program currently used by astrophotographers. It offers an incredibly powerful suite of tools, but its complexity can be daunting for beginners and those with limited experience. In this interactive program, Pete will cover the fundamentals to help participants achieve impressive results by utilizing some of its latest features. He will address topics such as managing gradients, performing color correction, applying sharpening techniques, and transitioning from linear to stretched formats, among others. This seminar will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel. However, attending live will give you the opportunity to ask Pete questions along the way.
About the Presenter:
Pete Mumbower is regarded as one of the foremost and most knowledgeable astrophotographers in the KAS. First joining in the early 1990s, he serves as a Member-at-Large on the KAS board. In addition to his passion for astrophotography, Pete is an enthusiastic runner and has worked as an IT professional for 20 years in the West Michigan area.
