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Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #51 Recording
This is the recording for Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #51 that took place yesterday on Sunday, October 5th, 2025. We now have a place on Discord to continue with these Sunday Chat discussions. Check out the #sunday_chat_discussion channel if you are on the Nebula Photos Discord. As usual, Todd Tucker created a PDF Overview which is now attached. Thank you Todd!The next Sunday Chat will take place on...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #51, Oct. 5th, 18:00 UTC
The next Nebula Photos Sunday Chat will take place, Sunday, October 5th at 2pm EDT (11am PDT, 7pm UK time, 18:00 UTC) on Zoom (link below).Agenda:-Introductions for anyone new to the Sunday Chats-Open Q&A and discussionI like to start with questions from beginners or those new to the Sunday chats, but don't worry there is usuallyplenty of time for more advanced questions and discussions. Hope ...
Join me for an astrophotography adventure in Chile - May 13-18, 2026
Hello everyone, I wanted to give an update on my 2026 in-person workshops.The January workshops in Joshua Tree, California in collaboration with Capture the Atlas have sold out. I'll let you know if there are any cancellations. Edit: The Chile trip has now filled as well. Thank you for the interest. I'm sure there will be other opportunities like this in the future! ~NicoBelow are a few of...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #50 Recording
This is the recording for Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #50 that took place last week on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. I am also attaching the chat log and a presentation slide deck provided by Suzanne Beers about imaging in Chile (slide 4 has info about the airline-approved gel battery that we discussed).We now have a place on Discord to continue with these Sunday Chat discussions. Check out the #sun...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #50, Sept. 14th, 18:00 UTC
The next Nebula Photos Sunday Chat will take place, Sunday, September 14th at 2pm EDT (11am PDT, 7pm UK time, 18:00 UTC) on Zoom (link below).Agenda:-Introductions for anyone new to the Sunday Chats-Open Q&A and discussionI like to start with questions from beginners or those new to the Sunday chats, but don't worry there is usuallyplenty of time for more advanced questions and discussions. Ho...
Night Sky Highlights, Aug.-Nov. 2025 (Patreon Bonus Video, August 2025)
For the August 2025 Patreon bonus video, I cover some of the highlights of the night sky over the next few months for both hemispheres. The main focus is deep sky imaging, but I also check out the planets and a couple comets. If you prefer to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V5lgxdrYm60Resources:Patreon video on types of Deep Sky ObjectsStellariumThe Sky Live for Comet 3i / ATLASThe Sky Live for...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #49 Recording
This is the recording for Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #49 that took place yesterday on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. I am also attaching the chat log which has some side discussions and links. We now have a place on Discord to continue with these Sunday Chat discussions. Check out the #sunday_chat_discussion channel if you are on the Nebula Photos Discord. Edit: As usual, Todd Tucker created a PDF Overv...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #49, August 3rd, 18:00 UTC
The next Nebula Photos Sunday Chat will take place, Sunday, August 3rd at 2pm EDT (11am PDT, 7pm UK time, 18:00 UTC) on Zoom (link below).Agenda:-Introductions for anyone new to the Sunday Chats-Open Q&A and discussionI like to start with questions from beginners or those new to the Sunday chats, but don't worry there is usuallyplenty of time for more advanced questions and discussions. Hope t...
Multi-night PixInsight Nebula Tutorial (Patreon Bonus Video, July 2025)
For the July 2025 Patreon bonus video, I am processing the Blue Horsehead data taken with my stock Canon DSLR using PixInsight, and a number of added scripts (links below). One thing I cover in this tutorial is how to use the 'grouping keywords' feature of PI's WBPP script to handle multiple nights of data automatically with just a couple clicks! The key to that is just having your fol...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat Recording #48
This is the recording for Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #48 that took place earlier today on Sunday, July 6th, 2025. I am also attaching the chat log which has some side discussions and links. We now have a place on Discord to continue with these Sunday Chat discussions. Check out the #sunday_chat_discussion channel if you are on the Nebula Photos Discord. Edit: As usual, Todd Tucker created a PDF Ove...
Vote on: Patreon Bonus Video Topics
I plan to start offering a bonus video exclusive to Patreon members every month starting soon. While I have lots of ideas, I'd like your input on what kinds of videos you would value. If you have a moment, please fill out this quick poll. Multiple choices are allowed, but please pick only what you are most interested in. Feel free to offer more suggestions in the comments!Thank you, Nico
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #48, July 6th, 18:00 UTC
The next Nebula Photos Sunday Chat will take place, Sunday, July 6th at 2pm EDT (11am PDT, 7pm UK time, 18:00 UTC) on Zoom (link below).Agenda:-Introductions for anyone new to the Sunday Chats-Open Q&A and discussionI like to start with questions from beginners or those new to the Sunday chats, but don't worry there is usuallyplenty of time for more advanced questions and discussions. Hope to ...
Live Stream Tonight on YouTube (9:30pm ET, 6:30pm PT, 0130 UTC)
I will be live streaming starting at 9:30pm ET tonight (June 14, 2025). The live stream will show up here once I start: https://www.youtube.com/@NebulaPhotos/streams and will also be available for replay there after it has ended.In the first hour or so, I'll be reviewing astrophotos sent to my PO Box, and then once it gets dark in Texas, I'll start a tour of nebulae in Cygnus through an Ha...
Nebula Photo Sunday Chat #47 Recording
This is the recording for Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #47 that took place yesterday on Sunday, June 1st. We now have a place on Discord to continue with these Sunday Chat discussions and provide relevant links. Check out the #sunday_chat_discussion channel if you are on the Nebula Photos Discord. Edit: As usual, Todd Tucker created a PDF Overview which is now attached. Thank you Todd!The next Sunda...
Tomorrow: Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #47, June 1, 18:00 UTC
The next Nebula Photos Sunday Chat will take place Tomorrow, Sunday, June 1st at 2pm EDT (11am PDT, 7pm UK time, 18:00 UTC) on Zoom (link below).Agenda:-Introductions for anyone new to the Sunday Chats-Open Q&A and discussionI like to start with questions from beginners or those new to the Sunday chats, but don't worry there is usuallyplenty of time for more advanced questions and discussions....
2026 In-Person Workshops: Joshua Tree and Atacama
I am excited to announce that I've been asked to teach at three in-person deep sky astrophotography workshops in 2026. Early access begins today!The WorkshopsJanuary 2026 (two sessions): Joshua Tree, California with Capture the Atlas andMay 2026: Atacama Desert, Chile with TourHeroThere will be a dark sky photography site available every night of all these trips with AC power available for our...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #46 Recording
This is the recording for Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #46 that took place yesterday on Sunday, May 4th. We now have a place on Discord to continue with these Sunday Chat discussions and provide relevant links. Check out the #sunday_chat_discussion channel if you are on the Nebula Photos Discord. Edit: As usual, Todd Tucker created a PDF Overview which is now attached. Thank you Todd!The next Sunday...
πThe Whirlpool Galaxy from Paper Birch Observatory
Thank you for all who came to the 'galaxy tour' livestream the other week. There were some technical difficulties, but I'm sure I'll work those out as I go live more often. During the stream, I was able to do quick live stacks of several different Messier galaxies. Someone asked which was my favorite, and I picked this one, the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51). What is your favorite galaxy t...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #46, May 4, 18:00 UTC
The next Nebula Photos Sunday Chat will take place this Sunday, May 4th at 2pm EDT (11am PDT, 7pm UK time, 18:00 UTC) on Zoom (link below).Agenda:-Introductions for anyone new to the Sunday Chats-Open Q&A and discussionI like to start with questions from beginners or those new to the Sunday chats, but don't worry there is usuallyplenty of time for more advanced questions and discussions. Hope ...
Live Stream Tonight on YouTube (8pm ET, 5pm PT, 0:00 UTC)
Weather forecast looks great, so I will be live-streaming from the Paper Birch Observatory starting at 8pm Eastern tonight. The live stream will show up here once I start: https://www.youtube.com/@NebulaPhotos/streams and will also be available for replay there after it has ended.In the first hour, I'll be reviewing more astrophotos sent to my PO Box, and then once it gets dark I'll start ...
Galaxy Season is here, testing new gear
Hello all, In past years, I've often skipped out on galaxy season since imaging galaxies isn't really my thing. But completing the Messier Marathon last month has given me a bit more appreciation for imaging galaxies, and I've resolved to shoot some of the major Messier galaxies that I haven't before. So here is my first shot at it. This is the Leo Triplet. The two galaxies on the ...
Recording of Sunday Chat #45
Yesterday, we had a great Sunday Chat. The recording is attached to this message. Next Sunday Chat will take place on May 4th. I'll send out a reminder closer to the date.Edit: PDF Summary of the Sunday Chat by Todd Tucker attached. Thanks Todd!Cheers, Nico
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #45, April 13, 18:00 UTC
The next Nebula Photos Sunday Chat will take place this Sunday, April 13th at 2pm EDT (11am PDT, 7pm UK time, 18:00 UTC) on Zoom (link below).Agenda:-Introductions for anyone new to the Sunday Chats-Open Q&A and discussionI like to start with questions from beginners or those new to the Sunday chats, but don't worry there is usuallyplenty of time for more advanced questions and discussions. Ho...
Reminder of Events at NEAF and NEAIC
Hello all, Just wanted to post this reminder that if you will be attending NEAF that I will be there starting tomorrow afternoon, and will be hosting a Patreon Meetup on Sunday at 3pm. The details of my schedule are below. Looking forward to it!Saturday, April 5thNo official events for me, but I'll be arriving at NEAF in the early afternoon and will be walking the show floor meeting people unt...
NEAF & NEAIC 2025
I will be at NEAFand NEAICagain this year, and will be leading a number of events. Here's the full rundown:Saturday, April 5thNo official events for me, but I'll be arriving at NEAF in the early afternoon and will be walking the show floor meeting people until close (6pm). So if this is the only day you'll be at NEAF, please look for me and say hello!Sunday, April 6th3rd annual Nebula ...
Going LIVE on YouTube tonight at 7:30pm EDT
In one hour, I'm going to try a livestream on YouTube. I say 'try' because this stream will be a lot more ambitious than my first one eight months ago, so fingers crossed everything goes okay. I'm going to attempt two cameras + mic, open mail and critique prints live, and show capturing deep sky objects from both my backyard observatory and my remote telescope in Texas.I believe th...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #44 Recording
This is the recording for Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #44 that took place yesterday on Sunday, March 9th. We now have a place on Discord to continue with these Sunday Chat discussions and provide relevant links. Check out the #sunday_chat_discussion channel if you are on the Nebula Photos Discord. Edit:Todd Tucker has created a PDF overview of the Sunday Chat with timestamps. I've attached it t...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #44, March 9, 18:00 UTC
The next Nebula Photos Sunday Chat will take place this Sunday, March 9th at 2pm EDT (11am PDT, 6pm UK time, 18:00 UTC) on Zoom (link below).Agenda:-Introductions for anyone new to the Sunday Chats-Open Q&A and discussionI like to start with questions from beginners or those new to the Sunday chats, but don't worry there is usuallyplenty of time for more advanced questions and discussions. Hop...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #43 Recording
This is the recording for Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #43 that took place yesterday on Sunday, February 2nd. As always, thank you for coming and for sharing your questions and knowledge! We now have a place on Discord to continue with these Sunday Chat discussions and provide relevant links. Check out the #sunday_chat_discussion channel if you are on the Nebula Photos Discord. Edit:Todd Tucker has c...
Nebula Photos Sunday Chat #43, Feb. 2, 19:00 UTC
The next Nebula Photos Sunday Chat will take place this Sunday, February 2nd at 2pm ET (11am PT, 7pm UK time, 19:00 UTC) on Zoom (link below).Agenda:-Announcement: NEAIC/NEAF 2025 -Introductions for anyone new to the Sunday Chats-Open Q&A and discussionI like to start with questions from beginners or those new to the Sunday chats, but don't worry there is usuallyplenty of time for more advance...
