Light Pollution Might Be Worse Than Previously Thought
It turns out light pollution might be worse than it appears by satellite. The problem has been steadily increasing over the years, which creates added difficulties for night photography.
Stunning Photos of Comet with Broken Tail Streaking Through Solar System
An astrophotographer has imaged the long-traveling comet that is currently making passage through the solar system, perfectly capturing its broken tail.
How to Spot and Photograph the Green Comet That’s Passing by Earth
A stunning green comet will be visible from Earth in the coming days, even with the naked eye, giving photographers an opportunity to capture the comet that won't appear again for another 50,000 years.
Webb Telescope Provides Glimpse Into the Universe 10 Billion Years Ago
Scientists have been given an unprecedented glimpse into the early stages of the universe thanks to new images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Photographer Catches ISS Crossing the Moon on 35mm Film
Catching the International Space Station crossing the face of the Moon is quite challenging these days even with advanced cameras and relatively affordable telescopes, but one photographer decided to take things to the next level by catching an ISS lunar transit on 35mm film.
Photographer Captures Stunning Shot of ISS Crossing Moon’s Crater
Talented "backyard astrophotographer" Andrew McCarthy has captured an incredible photo of the International Space Station passing in front of one of the Moon's brightest craters.
Unistellar’s New eQuinox 2 Telescope Can See Through Light Pollution
Unistellar has announced the eQuinox 2, a smart telescope that it says is so powerful that even users in light-polluted cities and suburbs can gaze upon everything from planets in the Solar System to galaxies far beyond.
Huge Satellite Threatens to Obscure Photographers’ View of the Night Sky
Astronomers have raised concerns over a new satellite that is now one of the brightest objects in the night sky that could also hinder astrophotographers.
Photographer Shocked as SpaceX Rocket Flies Through His Shot
A photographer who climbed to the top of a mountain planning to capture the Milky Way serendipitously captured a SpaceX Rocket.
Photographer and Wife Enjoy Meteor Shower in Dazzling Photo
A photographer captured this incredible image of the Leonid meteor shower earlier this month that shows himself and his wife enjoying the show.
A Comparison of Noise Reduction Programs for Astrophotography
In this detailed technical article, I compare six AI-based noise reduction programs for the demands of astrophotography. Some can work wonders. Others can ruin your image.
Photographer Captures Aurora and Orion With Never-Before-Seen Details
A photographer captured the aurora lights and details from the Orion constellation that have never been captured in the same image before.
Meteor Video Flagged as ‘Intimate Content’ Locks Photographer Out of Twitter
Astronomer and astrophotographer Mary McIntyre was locked out of her Twitter account for three months after a video of a meteor she published to the platform was flagged as "intimate content."
Photographer Captures the Gorgeous Night Skies Above Jordan
Photographer Benjamin Barakat has spent the last four years working on his skills as a night sky photographer and now helps others create masterful scenes in beautiful locations.
This is What the ISS Would Look Like if It Flew at Airplane Altitude
The International Space Station (ISS) has been the vantage point for some of humanity's great photos, despite traveling at a tremendous speed.
The Camera Gear Behind the 685 Best Astro Photos Since 2017
Skies and Scopes have released its findings from analyzing all of the images shortlisted by the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition from since 2017 to figure out which cameras and accessories are being used by the best astrophotographers in the world today.
NASA and SpaceX Are Studying the Possibility of Boosting Hubble’s Orbit
NASA and SpaceX have agreed to investigate if it would be possible to boost the Hubble Space Telescope into a higher, more stable orbit with a Dragon spacecraft in order to extend its lifespan.
Photographer Captures Jupiter and Its Moons Rising Above a Barn
Photographer Brennan Gilmore took advantage of Jupiter's closest position to Earth in the last 59 years and captured a photo of the gas giant along with its four Galilean moons over the roof of a barn.
Sensational Jupiter Image Made of 600,000 Photos as Planet Nears Earth
Accomplished astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured his "sharpest Jupiter shot", as the planet comes the closest to Earth it has been for nearly 60 years.
Next Week, Jupiter Will Be the Closest It Has Been to Earth in 59 Years
On September 26, Jupiter will be closer to Earth than it has come in the last 59 years which combines with the gas giant's opposition, which should result in spectacular views.