astrophotography

noun

as·​tro·​pho·​tog·​ra·​phy ˌa-(ˌ)strō-fə-ˈtä-grə-fē 

: photography involving astronomical objects and events

astrophotograph

ˌa-(ˌ)strō-ˈfō-tə-ˌgraf 

noun

astrophotographer

ˌa-(ˌ)strō-fə-ˈtä-grə-fər 

noun

Examples of astrophotography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Strings plays a symphony under the stars (bring a blanket!), and there are astrophotography workshops, as well as lectures from space-savvy experts from the likes of NASA and Blue Origin. —AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025

Photographers who want to capture the majesty of Earth's natural satellite should also read our ultimate guide to imaging the moon using a DSLR camera, along with our picks for the best lenses and cameras for astrophotography. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2025

Although not visible itself, its presence means an entire night of dark, moonless night skies ideal for stargazing, astronomy and astrophotography. 7. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

Photographers looking to capture the night sky should also check out our roundups of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

astro- + photography

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for astrophotography

• arteriography
• autobiography
• biogeography
• cholangiography
• cinematography
• historiography
• photolithography
• photomicrography
• ultrasonography
• ventriculography
• angiocardiography
• electrocardiography