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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Then be sure to check out our roundups of the best lenses and cameras for astrophotography.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 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
That's the result of weeks of meticulous planning, a whole lot of astrophotography know-how, plenty of math, and patience.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Nov. 2025
These small photo telescopes take wonderful images at much lower prices that, in some cases, rival much larger and more expensive astrophotography setups.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 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
That's the result of weeks of meticulous planning, a whole lot of astrophotography know-how, plenty of math, and patience.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Nov. 2025
These small photo telescopes take wonderful images at much lower prices that, in some cases, rival much larger and more expensive astrophotography setups.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Astrophotography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrophotography. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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