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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The focuser is very smooth to operate and the telescope keeps a good amount of fine focus once it's been found, which is vital for long nights of astrophotography sessions.
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Gemma Lavender, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
People who appreciate good astrophotography will no doubt be familiar with the work of Don Pettit, a veteran NASA astronaut who is closing in on having lived 500 days of his life in space.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
Jadon, a 23-year-old from Arizona, focuses primarily on nighttime and astrophotography.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Read more: Astrophotographers capture rare Jupiter and Mars encounter (photos)
If these images have sparked your interest in capturing the night sky, our beginner's guide to astrophotography and top tips for composing stunning shots are great resources to get started.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2024
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Gemma Lavender, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
People who appreciate good astrophotography will no doubt be familiar with the work of Don Pettit, a veteran NASA astronaut who is closing in on having lived 500 days of his life in space.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
Jadon, a 23-year-old from Arizona, focuses primarily on nighttime and astrophotography.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Read more: Astrophotographers capture rare Jupiter and Mars encounter (photos)
If these images have sparked your interest in capturing the night sky, our beginner's guide to astrophotography and top tips for composing stunning shots are great resources to get started.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Astrophotography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrophotography. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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