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 hoping to immortalize their own views of the blood moon should read our expert's guide to capturing a total lunar eclipse, along with our roundups of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Both collecting the data and discovering celestial variations took a great deal more time during the century of analog astrophotography.
—Liz Kruesi, Quanta Magazine, 2 Feb. 2026
To aid with astrophotography, the S30 Pro comes equipped with two Sony 4K imaging sensors.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Beyond sports, attendees can take workshops in astrophotography, leather-making, line dancing, and even nutrition.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Both collecting the data and discovering celestial variations took a great deal more time during the century of analog astrophotography.
—Liz Kruesi, Quanta Magazine, 2 Feb. 2026
To aid with astrophotography, the S30 Pro comes equipped with two Sony 4K imaging sensors.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Beyond sports, attendees can take workshops in astrophotography, leather-making, line dancing, and even nutrition.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Astrophotography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrophotography. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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