8 Astrophotography Lessons the Beginner Guides Leave Out
Photographer Matt Suess was halfway through a 45-minute star trail exposure in Joshua Tree when he noticed a…
NASA’s Photography Trainers Say Artemis II Astronauts Exceeded Their Expectations
Artemis II Astronauts Christina Koch and Victor Glover practice photography under the tutelage of Paul Reichert. | NASA…
Satellite Images Show Much Light Pollution Has Increased
Light pollution is a significant, increasing problem, and it doesn’t just affect astrophotographers. Scientists using satellite imagery of…
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…
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…
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 Mind-Blowing Photo Shows a Skydiver Transiting the Sun
Skydiver Gabriel C. Brown silhouetted against the Sun’s chromosphere. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has captured a stupendous shot of…
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…
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…