15 Incredible Photos from 2023 Milky Way Photographer of the Year
Travel and adventure photography blog Capture the Atlas has announced the winners of its sixth annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest.
Making an ‘Impossible’ Multi-Season, Time-Blended Milky Way Panorama
Award-winning astrophotographer Mihail Minkov captured an incredible 360-degree panorama that shows two Milky Way arches, a shot only possible during a specific time.
Photographer Travels to Darkest Place on Earth for Stunning Milky Way Shoot
A photographer traveled thousands of miles to the darkest place on earth to shoot the night sky.
How to Shoot an Astro Timelapse
Milky Way season is the best time to learn how to plan and shoot an astrophotography timelapse, capturing the majestic galactic core in motion!
The Largest Sky Map Photo Ever Made Has Gotten Even Bigger
Now in its sixth year, the tenth data release from the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys now covers half the sky and totals a petabyte of data combined from three separate telescopes.
Enormous Panorama of the Milky Way Reveals Billions of Celestial Objects
A new panoramic image captured by the Dark Energy Camera Plane Survey (DECaPS2) has revealed a staggering 3.32 billion celestial objects, which is arguably the largest such catalog released so far.
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.
Pillars of Creation: $16B Space Telescope vs $500 Backyard Photo
Photographer Andrew McCarthy recreated NASA's famous "Pillars of Creation" photograph of the Eagle Nebula using a $500 telescope.
Blood Moon, Aurora, and Milky Way Captured in One Photo
Photographer Justin Anderson shot a trio of gorgeous celestial elements together. During the total lunar eclipse, he was able to capture the Blood Moon, aurora, and the Milky Way galaxy together in one stunning panorama.
Milky Way Explodes Into View During Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse wowed viewers around the world this week and in one timelapse video, it can be seen dramatically cutting the light of the night sky to such a degree that the Milky Way suddenly bursts into view.
10 Stunning Photos from the 2022 Milky Way Photographer of the Year
Travel and adventure photography blog Capture the Atlas has published its annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection that showcases the best night sky captures from all around the world.
Astronomers Capture First Image of Black Hole at Center of the Milky Way
Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. It was theorized there was a black hole at the center of the galaxy but this image provides overwhelming evidence that this is the case.
Astrophotography: The Ultimate Guide
Astrophotography. We hear the term tossed around a lot these days but what actually is it? The true definition of the word is photography of the nighttime sky. The sky only—at night.
An Astrophotographer’s Tips for Capturing the Best Night Sky Photos
Capturing the expanse of the cosmos is one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding, experiences for a photographer. When the sun goes down, the cameras come out.
A Cosmic Camera is Being Sent to the Moon’s South Pole
The International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) in Hawai'i is preparing to launch a dual-camera system attached to a Moon lander whose primary purpose will be to photograph the cosmos.
Fog Allows for ‘Impossible’ Photo of Milky Way Over Golden Gate Bridge
Photographer Michael Shainblum captured what was previously thought to be impossible due to heavy light pollution: a photo of both the Golden Gate Bridge and the Milky Way together.
Jaw-Dropping Footage from the First Spacecraft to Touch the Sun
NASA announced this week that its Parker Solar Probe was the first spacecraft to ever "touch the Sun" by flying through its corona, or upper atmosphere. The probe captured the first photos ever from within the corona, and those images were then turned into this incredible 13-second timelapse video.
Photographer Captures Comet, Aurora, and Milky Way in Epic Panorama
There I was, standing under the colorful dancing sky, watching Comet Neowise traverse the horizon right before my eyes. I was witnessing an astronomical event that only happens every 6,800 years.
Google Pixel 6 Pro Astrophotography Review: Stellar Results
There are two things a camera should have to be good at astrophotography: a large image sensor and the ability to manually control camera settings. Yet somehow, the Google Pixel 6 Pro manages to capture stunning astrophotographs with the press of a single button. The image sensor, though much bigger than previous iterations of the Pixel line-up, is still tiny in comparison to mirrorless or DSLR cameras. But it’s the powerful machine-learning software within that makes the Pixel 6 Pro so good at capturing the stars.
Nexus Panoramas: Two Landscapes Linked Together with the Milky Way
Photographer Geoff Decker has spent the last two years creating what he calls Nexus Panoramas: vertical photos that use the Milky Way to link two landscape foregrounds in a single image.
Photo of ‘Halo’ Over Abandoned Bus Shot Using Drone Light
Australian photographer Donald Yip went out into the desert on a clear night, found an abandoned bus, and captured this remarkable "halo" photo using drone light painting.
Helpful Tips to Watch and Photograph the 2021 Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of my favorite times of the year, there is nothing like getting out of the city on a summer night to watch a star-filled sky as the bright Perseids streak across in vivid colors.
Photographing the Milky Way Over Lion Rock in Piha, New Zealand
I recently photographed the Milky Way over Lion Rock in Piha, New Zealand. Some people were asking how this shot was created, so I thought I'd share some of the steps.
Massive 2.2 Gigapixel Photo of the Milky Way Was Taken in Just 4.5 Hours
Accomplished astrophotographer Bartosz Wojczyński has created a gigantic 2.2 gigapixel photo of the Milky Way that he was able to capture in just one night, which is an astounding achievement given that a similar 1.7 gigapixel photo took another photographer 12 years to complete.
How to Plan Out Milky Way Photos
Plan your work and work your plan. That’s what... someone important once told me? Anyhow, in my opinion, planning out your Milky Way shots is absolutely one of the best ways to increase the likelihood you will be shooting bangers.
10 Incredible Photos From the 2021 Milky Way Photographer of the Year
Travel and adventure photography blog Capture the Atlas has released the results of its annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year, a collection of 25 stunning photos showcase the night sky from locations all over the world.
Gorgeous Starlapse Shot From Upcoming Launch Site of Ariane 6 Rocket
Watching any Milky Way timelapse is almost always an awe-inspiring experience, but add in the stellar location of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Ariane 6 rocket launch site and you've got a recipe for something truly special.
Instead of a New Lens for Astro Photos, Consider a Star Tracker Instead
Since Milky Way Core season is in full swing, in this article I am going to level up and discuss one of my favorite topics: star trackers.
Stunning Timelapse Film Shows the Pure Magic of New Zealand
Since travel has been near non-existent for the last year, many have resorted to living travel experiences virtually. Thanks to this incredible 8K timelapse film from Michael Shainblum, you can visit the stunning island nation of New Zealand from the comfort of home.
How to Shoot Milky Way Photos with Image Stacking to Clean Up Noise
Aloha, and welcome back to my astrophotography tutorial write-ups. I wrote an article last month on the basics of photographing the Milky Way core season. Today I am going to continue this series and tell you about a game-changing technique that you have probably may have already heard about: image stacking.