In this tutorial, award-winning solar astrophotographer Mark Johnston guides you through the steps he took to create his NASA APOD-winning image of a solar sunspot with a light bridge.
This tutorial will detail the specific steps Mark Johnston used to transform his solar data into an award-winning image. Mark will discuss three important pieces of software required for this achievement: ImPPG, Affinity Photo, and Topaz Denoise.
DISCLAIMER: Understanding the background of solar post-processing is crucial before attempting a more advanced tutorial like this. We offer a comprehensive guide to solar post-processing, including the necessary background information you need before starting. Look for the tutorial named “SOLAR IMAGE EDITING PRIMER”