as·tro·pho·tog·ra·phy
ˌa-(ˌ)strō-fə-ˈtä-grə-fē 
: photography involving astronomical objects and events
as·tro·pho·to·graph
ˌa-(ˌ)strō-ˈfō-tə-ˌgraf
: a photograph of a celestial body or any astronomical phenomenon
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 June 2026
Now in its ninth year, the project continues to celebrate astrophotography while encouraging travelers and photographers to explore remote landscapes where the night sky remains visible.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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
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
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Then be sure to check out our beginner's guide to photographing the night sky, along with our roundups of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 June 2026
Now in its ninth year, the project continues to celebrate astrophotography while encouraging travelers and photographers to explore remote landscapes where the night sky remains visible.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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
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
See All Example Sentences for astrophotography
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“Astrophotography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrophotography. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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