Okie-Tex Beginner's PixInsight Imaging Workshop.

Add on to your Okie-Tex experience with a two day astrophotography processing seminar hosted by master photographer Jon Talbot. Now back for a sixth year!

A more "beginner" session has been much requested, and Jon is ready to oblige! This year, learn the ins and outs of PixInsight from the true amateur perspective.

Learn how to process an image in PixInsight. Jon will teach attendees how to take a stack of raw image data and turn it into a beautiful, professional level astrophoto. Learn tips on acquiring better data for your photos, and learn how to master PixInsight with a guided tutorial, filled with tips, tricks and best practices for getting the most out of your data and PixInsight.

The imaging session will be Sunday, September 29 and Monday, September 30. The sessions start at 10am central time at the Kenton Senior Center, and will last until 4:30pm, with a lunch break.

Reserve your seat.

Each seat is $100 per person. You must be registered for the Okie-Tex Star Party to attend.

You must be an Okie-Tex 2023 registrant to join this class. If you haven't registered, please do so at www.okie-tex.com

About Jon Talbot.

Jon Talbot, formerly a Flight Meteorologist with the Air Force Reserve's "Hurricane Hunters" at Keesler AFB, MS, contributed crucial data to the National Hurricane Center over 34 years, navigating through more than 150 Hurricanes and Tropical Cyclones.

In retirement, his focus has shifted to astronomical imaging, a field he entered in 1999 after acquiring a Meade 4" reflector telescope. His engagement with astronomy deepened after upgrading his equipment and constructing an observatory to house a computerized Meade 8"LX200 and his first CCD camera in 2002. Now, Talbot employs advanced gear including a Software Bisque Paramount MYT mount, Stellarvue refractors, and a custom-made carbon fiber Newtonian astrograph for his astrophotography.

The challenge and satisfaction of capturing celestial images have been a significant and rewarding part of his post-military life. Talbot is a familiar face at the Okie-Tex Star Party, where his contributions and experiences enrich the event. He has also been a keynote speaker at the Texas Star Party, sharing his expertise and inspiring the amateur astronomer community.

Read more about Jon, and see some of his incredible astroimages at his website .