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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Jadon, a 23-year-old from Arizona, focuses primarily on nighttime and astrophotography.
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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
Dominick has been releasing stunning astrophotography during his time aboard the International Space Station, capturing gorgeous views of auroras over Earth, meteors exploding in our atmosphere and star trails set against the structures of the ISS...Read more
Auroras speeding by!
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Even though it was first released in 2017, the D850 has stood the test of time and is still a top pick for many uses, including astrophotography.
—PCMAG, 1 Dec. 2024
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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
Dominick has been releasing stunning astrophotography during his time aboard the International Space Station, capturing gorgeous views of auroras over Earth, meteors exploding in our atmosphere and star trails set against the structures of the ISS...Read more
Auroras speeding by!
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Even though it was first released in 2017, the D850 has stood the test of time and is still a top pick for many uses, including astrophotography.
—PCMAG, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Astrophotography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrophotography. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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