Inside PixInsight

PixInsight has become one of the leading image-processing platforms in the world of astrophotography. Designed specifically by astrophotographers for astrophotographers, it offers a powerful set of tools for turning raw astronomical data into detailed, high-quality images. Today, PixInsight is used by both experienced professionals and astrophotographers around the globe, including contributors to missions such as the James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes.

In Inside PixInsight, Warren A. Keller provides an in-depth guide to understand and make the most of this sophisticated software. The second edition builds on the success of the original book and has been thoroughly expanded to cover the many new processes and capabilities introduced since its first publication.

Through detailed explanations and practical workflows, Keller explores a wide range of PixInsight’s tools and techniques, including PhotometricColorCalibration, Large-Scale Pixel Rejection, LocalNormalization, and many other essential processes. The expanded workflows help readers understand not only what each function does, but also how and when to incorporate it into an effective astrophotography processing workflow.

Whether you are new to PixInsight or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, Inside PixInsight, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference for getting more from one of the most powerful tools available for astronomical image processing.