astrophotography

noun

as·​tro·​pho·​tog·​ra·​phy ˌa-(ˌ)strō-fə-ˈtä-grə-fē 

: photography involving astronomical objects and events

astrophotograph

ˌa-(ˌ)strō-ˈfō-tə-ˌgraf 

noun

astrophotographer

ˌa-(ˌ)strō-fə-ˈtä-grə-fər 

noun

Examples of astrophotography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Photographers hoping to capture the wonders of our solar system after sunset should check out our guides on the best cameras and best lenses for astrophotography. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 May 2025

My telescope, set up for astrophotography in my light-polluted San Diego backyard, was pointed at a galaxy unfathomably far from Earth. —Jarred Roberts, The Conversation, 20 May 2025

If so be sure to check out our guides for the best binocular and telescope deals, along with the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 May 2025

Save $600 on our best astrophotography camera, the Nikon Z8.This camera was ranked as our best mirrorless camera for astrophotography and our best overall pick in our best cameras for photos and videos guide. —Harry Bennett, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

astro- + photography

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for astrophotography

• arteriography
• autobiography
• biogeography
• cholangiography
• cinematography
• historiography
• photolithography
• photomicrography
• ultrasonography
• ventriculography
• angiocardiography
• electrocardiography