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

In Western Australia, 89% of visitors surveyed showed interest in traveling specifically for stargazing, and the sector continues to grow through astronomical observatories, dark sky preserves, aurora viewing, dark sky festivals and astrophotography destinations. —Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026

Then be sure to check out our guide to photographing the Milky Way, along with our picks of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 May 2026

Insider tip Don’t miss the daily presentation highlighting African penguin conservation, or the nightly rooftop stargazing sessions complete with telescopes and optional astrophotography workshops. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026

The Borrego Springs Library is holding an astrophotography and binocular discussion on April 14. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

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