Astrophotos
Spectacular Images of the Rare ‘Green Comet’ Gracing Our Skies
A rare ‘green’ comet is passing through our Solar System and astrophotographers have been out capturing photos. While this comet,…
In Case you Missed it, Here are Some Amazing Pictures of Mars Hiding Behind the Moon
Last week gave us a celestial triple header, all in one night. The Moon was full and Mars was at…
One Total Lunar Eclipse Photo to Rule Them All
We’ve seen some great images from the total lunar eclipse this week. But this one might top them all. Astrophotographer…
Stunning Photos from the November 8, 2022 Total Lunar Eclipse
Did the skies above you cooperate this morning to see the total lunar eclipse? Mine did not, and Fraser reports…
Rare “Red Sprites” Seen From ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile
This new image taken of the skies above Chile’s Atacama Desert near the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) La Silla Observatory,…
New Pics of Phobos From China’s Tianwen-1 Orbiter
Two fundamental factors affect all astrophotography - timing and location. If a camera happens to be at the right place…
Here's the Final Shortlist for Astrophotographer of the Year 2022
We look forward to this every year! The Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition showcases and recognizes some of the…
This is it! Meet the Supermassive Black Hole at the Heart of the Milky Way
The Event Horizon Telescope has just released the first images of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center…
This Incredible Photo of the Sun is Made up of 150,000 Individual Photographs
You’re looking at a 300-megapixel photo of our Sun. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy used a specially modified telescope, taking over 150,000…
Here’s the View From Sweden During the Recent Solar Storm
Vivid green and purple aurora swirled and danced across the entire night sky in Sweden recently. The nighttime light show…