astrophotography

noun

as·​tro·​pho·​tog·​ra·​phy ˌa-(ˌ)strō-fə-ˈtä-grə-fē How to pronounce astrophotography (audio)
: photography involving astronomical objects and events
astrophotograph noun
astrophotographer noun

Examples of astrophotography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Away from the artificial light pollution that plagues big cities and suburbs, these areas offer the right conditions for clear stargazing, astrophotography, moonlight walking tours and other dark-sky activities. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 Jan. 2024 This year's contest welcomed astrophotography enthusiasts at all skill levels, including images taken with smartphones. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2023 Celestron has developed this imaging system specifically for astrophotography, trying to eliminate the need for complex setups with equatorial mounts and autoguiding for folks who want to take detailed photos of the night sky. Condé Nast, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2024 For the most part, astrophotography divides into two styles. Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 26 Mar. 2021 Artist talks and astrophotography workshops will also be offered Sept. 14-16. Zoey Poll Kin Woo Rima Suqi Zoey Poll Roxanne Fequiere Gisela Williams, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2023 Movement Computerized Best For Viewing our solar system, comets, brighter deep sky objects, basic astrophotography The NexStar series is well-pedigreed in astronomical circles, and the distinctive orange tube is a common sight at star parties. M. Josh Roberts, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2023 Apple has long been rumored to be working on an astrophotography feature, but some iPhone 14 Pro Max users have successfully been able to capture pictures of the sky through its existing Night Mode tool. Samantha Kelly, CNN, 5 Apr. 2023 An ultra-high power astrophotography setup would be useless to someone who simply wants to get a closer look at the Moon. M. Josh Roberts, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

astro- + photography

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of astrophotography was in 1857

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“Astrophotography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrophotography. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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