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

Stargazers interested in capturing the night sky for themselves should read up on our guides for the best telescope and astrophotography camera deals for 2025. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 June 2025

Tips for Android devices There are similar night and astrophotography modes available on most Android devices. —Kelvin Chan, Denver Post, 2 June 2025

The annual event, which typically takes place in late February or early March, features astronomy talks, astrophotography meetups, family-friendly sky-watching tours, and telescope viewing to spy on deep space. —Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 30 May 2025

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

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