Photographer Uses the Sun as a Ball for Epic Shoot With Soccer Star
A photographer has creatively used the Sun as a ball for an epic photo shoot with soccer star Trinity Rodman in front of the Washington Monument.
International Space Station is Pictured Crossing the Fiery Surface of the Sun
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured this magnificent image of the International Space Station (ISS) transiting the surface of the Sun in the blink of an eye.
See the Sun’s Explosive Energy Captured Across Extreme Wavelengths
The Sun has been very active so far this month, with powerful sympathetic solar flares dazzling scientists and viewers alike and recent X-class flares making many wonder about communications network integrity. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) constantly monitors the Sun and captures the recent powerful solar flares in exquisite detail across multiple wavelengths.
Powerful Twin Solar Flares Erupted This Week, Did They Cause Cell Outages?
Two powerful solar flares erupted from the Sun on the evening of Wednesday, February 21, and again in the early morning today, February 22. Coincidentally, there were widespread cellular outages across the United States this morning as well.
Photographer Captures Timelapse of Sun During Intense Solar Storms
An astrophotographer captured a spectacular timelapse of the Sun at a time of greatly increased solar storm activity.
Photographer Captures ISS Crossing the Sun During Astronaut Spacewalk
An astrophotographer captured the International Space Station (ISS) crossing the Sun as two astronauts were conducting a spacewalk to install solar panels.
World’s Most Powerful Solar Telescope Captures Hellish Photos of the Sun
Earth's most powerful solar telescope has captured new images of the Sun, zooming in on sunspots and showing them in nightmarish detail.
Incredible Sun Image Showing Solar Tornado that’s Over 75,000 Miles Tall
Astrophotographers Andrew McCarthy and Jason Guenzel teamed up to produce this stunning image of the Sun with a solar tornado spinning off it that's as tall as 14 Earths.
Mindblowing High-Resolution Timelapse of the Sun Over a 20-Day Period
The Solar Orbiter mission recently flew close to the Sun to show Earth's nearest star over 20 days from September 20 to October 10.
Photo of Space Station Crossing the Sun Nabbed in Just Half a Second
Juan Carlos Casado photographed the Tiangong Space Station (TSS) passing in front of the Sun capturing the outline of the spacecraft's modules and solar panels.
Astronaut’s Photo of an Aurora Looks Like a Scene from ‘Stranger Things’
Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti this week posted awe-inspiring photographs of the aurora australis from aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Astronaut Captures Magnificent Aurora Storm From Aboard the ISS
NASA astronaut Bob Hines photographed the aurora from the International Space Station (ISS) capturing a spectacular image of the magical lights dancing on the Earth's surface.
Huge 145MP Photo Shows Two of the Sun’s Atmospheres at Once
Talented astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has posted a wonderous 145-megapixel image of the sun he captured with a specially modified telescope.
ESA Solar Orbiter Captures the Highest-Res Photo of the Whole Sun Ever
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released the highest resolution photo ever taken of the Sun that includes its full disc, outer atmosphere, and corona that has ever been captured.
Camtraptions Launches Solar Panel for Camera Trap Speedlights
Camtraptions has announced a solar panel that works in tandem with its speedlight for use in long-term, off-the-grid camera traps. The compact solar panel allows the flashes to be deployed for extended or even unlimited periods of time.
Photographer Captures Dazzling Aerial Photos of Solar Power Plants
Photographer Tom Hegen has captured a stunning series of aerial photos showing what sprawling solar power plants look like from a bird's-eye view. The project is titled The Solar Power Series.
Photographer Captures ‘Plasma Tree’ Exploding into the Sun’s Atmosphere
Right now, there is an 80,000 mile high "plasma tree" bursting from the surface of the Sun and into its atmosphere. This image, captured by photographer Andrew McCarthy, provides a sense of scale to the sheer mass of the Solar System's star.
Photographer’s Solar Photo Reveals the Twisted ‘Surface’ of the Sun
Astrophotographer Jason Guenzel has captured one of his most detailed solar images in his years of photographing "the curiosities of the universe." It's a stunning photo that reveals the twisted "surface" of our Sun.
A Closer Look: How I Created a 248MP Photo of the Sun
A big ball of light hovers above our heads everyday. It is always there and most people take very little time to notice it. While we are not suggesting that you spend time staring at it and going blind in the process, science has allowed us the ability to look directly at the sun in the safest ways.
Photographer’s Eclipse Photo Perfectly Matches His Planned Sketch
A New York photographer planned and sketched in great detail a solar eclipse photo he wanted to capture ahead of the event, and managed to match that plan perfectly in his finished image.
Solarcan Colours: A Trio of Soda Can Cameras for Tinted Solargraphs
Three years after launching the original Solarcan, photographer Sam Cornwell has just unveiled Solarcan Colours. It's a trio of new cameras that each captures solargraphs in a different tint.
New Solar Orbiter Sends Back Closest Pictures Ever Taken of the Sun
NASA and the ESA's new Solar Orbiter is off to an auspicious start. The spacecraft's very first images of the Sun—captured from within 48 million miles of our closest star—weren't just taken from closer than ever before... they've already revealed a new solar phenomenon.
This Sun Eruption Photo Was Shot from a Backyard
When most people hear the words "backyard astrophotography", they probably think of photos of the Milky Way, planets, or galaxies, but did you know it's possible to capture some amazing close-up photos of the Sun as an amateur photographer?
These Highest-Res Photos of the Sun’s Atmosphere Show ‘Magnetic Threads’
Researchers have released the highest-ever resolution photos of the Sun's atmosphere. The images reveal "magnetic threads" in the star's outer layer for the very first time.
This Photo Shows a Solar Coronal Mass Ejection with the Earth for Scale
Space enthusiast and photo processing hobbyist Jason Major created this edit of a NASA photo showing a ginormous coronal mass ejection back on June 7th, 2011. See that little blue circle in the upper-left-hand corner? That's the Earth for scale.
How It Was Shot: A Climber and a Total Solar Eclipse
On August 21st, 2017, a large swath of the United States was treated to a sighting of a solar eclipse. Naturally, this inspired photographers around the country to grab their cameras and immortalize the event in a photo. Two of the most viral images were captured by photographers Ted Hesser and Andrew Studer.
This is How Shooting the Sun Can Melt Your Camera
Planning to photograph the upcoming solar eclipse? You'd better make sure you have the right solar filter to protect your camera. Here's a 2-minute video that shows how shooting the sun without protection can completely melt your DSLR's guts.
Amazon is Refunding LEE Solar Eclipse Filter Buyers, Warning Against Use
If you recently purchased a $160 Lee Solar Eclipse filter to photograph the upcoming solar eclipse, beware: Amazon has sent out emails warning photographers not to use it. Amazon is also refunding the full purchase price without requiring that the pricey filters be returned.
Photos of Giant Solar Power Mirrors in the Nevada Desert
Back in March 2016, photographer Reuben Wu visited the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Facility in the Nevada desert and shot a series of photos showing the giant solar power mirrors covering the desert there.
Time-Lapse Captured with Solar Telescope Shows a Sunset in Magnificent Detail
Swedish astrophotographer Göran Strand uploaded a time-lapse to YouTube today that is anything but your run-of-the-mill sunset lapse. For one, he's waited almost a full year to shoot this footage. For another, it was shot using a solar telescope, and so magnificently captures the sun in striking detail as it dips below the silhouette of the foreground landscape.