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.…
Artemis II Astronauts Will Bring 10-Year-Old DSLRs With Them to the Moon
The big, bulky Nikon D5 powerhouse DSLR from 2016 will be Artemis II’s camera of choice. The four…
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)…
You’ll Never Guess What Took First Place at the Royal Society’s Photo Competition
Ever wonder what spider silk looks like up close? Like, really up close? The winner of this year’s Royal Society…
This New Astrophotography Camera Has a 44MP Full-Frame Sensor
ZWO has announced a new 44-megapixel full-frame camera designed specifically for astrophotography, and its specs are impressive. As…
Astrophotographer Adds His Adorable Cat to Far Out Space Photos
Houston, we have an exposure. Photographer Andrew McCarthy got creative with his cat, Gregory, for a calendar. If…
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,…
Photographers Capture the Sun and Moon Dancing Together Over 12 Months
This slightly cropped version of the project shows the swing of the Sun and the Moon as they…
When To See A ‘False Dawn’ In The Night Sky This Weekend
The Moon is rising, with zodiacal light shining on top of it, in the breathtaking framework of ESO’s…
Take a Trip to the Final Frontier With This Year’s Best Astronomy Photography
When a comet meets solar winds, its nuclear coma—a bright cloud of gas around its core—reacts vibrantly to…