astrophotography
noun
as·tro·pho·tog·ra·phy
ˌa-(ˌ)strō-fə-ˈtä-grə-fē 
: photography involving astronomical objects and events
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Even though it was first released in 2017, the D850 has stood the test of time and is still a top pick for many uses, including astrophotography.
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PCMAG, 1 Dec. 2024
The facility has several small telescopes on the observing deck and a powerful 1-meter observatory-class telescope, which allows for both research and astrophotography.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
Camera Settings For Comet A3 Experimentation is what manual astrophotography is all about.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Borsari captures the nebula’s shape beautifully, demonstrating the promise of young astrophotography talent, per the contest judges.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
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PCMAG, 1 Dec. 2024
The facility has several small telescopes on the observing deck and a powerful 1-meter observatory-class telescope, which allows for both research and astrophotography.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
Camera Settings For Comet A3 Experimentation is what manual astrophotography is all about.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Borsari captures the nebula’s shape beautifully, demonstrating the promise of young astrophotography talent, per the contest judges.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Astrophotography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrophotography. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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