astrophotography
noun
as·tro·pho·tog·ra·phy
ˌa-(ˌ)strō-fə-ˈtä-grə-fē 
: photography involving astronomical objects and events
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Photographers may also want to peruse our picks of the top cameras and lenses for astrophotography, along with our guide to capturing the night sky.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
The dark skies over Voyageurs are a haven for astrophotography and have had an immense impact on me as a photographer.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
18 June 2026
Huge dunes, mountain silhouettes and dark skies create endless possibilities for stargazing and astrophotography.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
ArcBlue is pitching a simpler astrophotography setup that minimizes installation and monitoring, while still aiming for serious deep-sky capability.
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New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
The dark skies over Voyageurs are a haven for astrophotography and have had an immense impact on me as a photographer.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
18 June 2026
Huge dunes, mountain silhouettes and dark skies create endless possibilities for stargazing and astrophotography.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
ArcBlue is pitching a simpler astrophotography setup that minimizes installation and monitoring, while still aiming for serious deep-sky capability.
—
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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“Astrophotography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrophotography. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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