Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Every photographer knows dim objects require longer exposure, right? So how can astrophotographers image extremely faint deep sky objects using short exposure subframes? It's because an astrophoto is a four dimensional image.
There are over 100 images on the Sky Story Astrobin demonstrating what can be done with short subframe astrophotography. All the astro images in this video are to be found there. astrobin.com/users/SkyStory
Irfanview for subframe grading: youtu.be/W7kNIPixisM?si=as9RkJEfVdRE-nJR
Grading subframes in PixInsight: youtu.be/ru_WvGhiDm8?si=F98DNj_qhCD6aGzy
See Seti Astro's brilliant though highly mathematical discussion of the exposure potential and limitations of modern astrophotography cameras: youtu.be/Y2oSChrTnYE?si=QDI7ChUu3IADn2JE
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If you would like to learn about my multi-tiered, layer-based approach to astrophotography development, you can find a complete playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5QNoAcKJBRP7G0psAfSFUqXvglKWidAs&si=DcCQjIO33-PEj5XN
We are Telescope Canada's first affiliate. It's a great place for astrophotography gear with fast service and an informed staff who are passionate about astrophotography. Using the following link adds nothing to your cost but helps us produce more educational videos about this amazing universe around us. Just copy and paste the link into your browser: https://telescopescanada.ca?bg_ref=KK15sLXmWw
All videos best viewed in 4K.
Peer into the cosmos on Sky Story and along the way come to appreciate our world all the more. Here, we explore the realm of nature beyond our Earth through the fields of astronomy and astrophotography.
All our programs are committed to the standards of scientifically accurate, high quality content that aims to educate and inspire. New videos are posted weekly, so please subscribe.
#astronomy #astrophotography #space #nebula #stars
Every photographer knows dim objects require longer exposure, right? So how can astrophotographers image extremely faint deep sky objects using short exposure subframes? It's because an astrophoto is a four dimensional image.
There are over 100 images on the Sky Story Astrobin demonstrating what can be done with short subframe astrophotography. All the astro images in this video are to be found there. astrobin.com/users/SkyStory
Irfanview for subframe grading: youtu.be/W7kNIPixisM?si=as9RkJEfVdRE-nJR
Grading subframes in PixInsight: youtu.be/ru_WvGhiDm8?si=F98DNj_qhCD6aGzy
See Seti Astro's brilliant though highly mathematical discussion of the exposure potential and limitations of modern astrophotography cameras: youtu.be/Y2oSChrTnYE?si=QDI7ChUu3IADn2JE
*** *** ***
If you would like to learn about my multi-tiered, layer-based approach to astrophotography development, you can find a complete playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5QNoAcKJBRP7G0psAfSFUqXvglKWidAs&si=DcCQjIO33-PEj5XN
We are Telescope Canada's first affiliate. It's a great place for astrophotography gear with fast service and an informed staff who are passionate about astrophotography. Using the following link adds nothing to your cost but helps us produce more educational videos about this amazing universe around us. Just copy and paste the link into your browser: https://telescopescanada.ca?bg_ref=KK15sLXmWw
All videos best viewed in 4K.
Peer into the cosmos on Sky Story and along the way come to appreciate our world all the more. Here, we explore the realm of nature beyond our Earth through the fields of astronomy and astrophotography.
All our programs are committed to the standards of scientifically accurate, high quality content that aims to educate and inspire. New videos are posted weekly, so please subscribe.
#astronomy #astrophotography #space #nebula #stars
