Stars vanish from night sky as light pollution from cities, towns grows
Loading… We are losing the stars. Not all at once, but quietly, one streetlight, one neon sign, one…
Photographer Captures Six Planets Twinkling in the Night Sky in Rare Alignment
There are seven celestial objects in this photo by Josh Dury. Scroll down to see the annotated version.…
Photographer Transforms Landscapes Into Magical Cosmic Wonders
Under remote night skies, Tom Rae captures the cosmos and landscapes in breathtaking detail, revealing a world both…
This inexpensive 3D-printed DIY telescope fits in a jacket pocket
The 3D-printed DIY telescope (pictured in hands-on photos) uses carbon rods for structural support. (Image source: Lucas Sifoni)…
New ‘radio map’ of the Milky Way reveals where stars are born and die
A new view of the Milky Way has been revealed by capturing different radio frequencies, showing where stars…
Comet Lemmon Puts on Spectacular Show for Astrophotographers
Left to right: Andrew McCarthy, Mike Carroll, and AJ Smadi. Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) made its closest pass…
Red Sprites and Milky Way Come Together for Exceptional Photograph
We’ve seen some fantastic photos of red sprites, but photographer Dan Zafra has given us something we’ve never…
The 2025 Astrophotography Prize Explores the Wonders of Deep Space
Photo credit: Matteo Strassera, left, Ani Shastry, right. The 2025 Astrophotography Prize has revealed its field of winners,…
Astrophotography awards: A space for storytelling
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Rachel Rayner
28 September 2025
4 min read
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Incredible Winners of 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest
“The Ridge” © Tom Rae (New Zealand). Skyscapes, Winner“This is the largest panorama Tom Rae has ever captured,…
Milky Way and everlastings photographed in WA’s annual wildflower season
The annual wildflower season is in bloom across regional Western Australia and photographers are hitting the road in…