Astrophotography
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Why do the Northern Lights never look as good as in the photographs?
By Leonie Helm published
News The Aurora Borealis was visible across the US and UK recently, but why were images caught on camera better than what the eye saw?

Learn how to photograph and edit stunning starscapes
By Josh Dury published
Tutorial You’ll be amazed at how much detail you can capture with simple techniques and subtle editing

‘I took this amazing photo of the Northern Lights – in the south of England!’
By Niall Hampton published
news Astrophotographer Josh Dury used a clever smartphone app to help capture this amazing shot of the aurora borealis

Astrophotography in May 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter published
astrophotography From ‘shooting stars’ from Halley’s Comet to an occultation of a bright star by the moon, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the sky this month.

10 pro photo tips for out-of-this-world star-filled astro images
By Dan Mold published
How to Professional astro photographer Chris Grimmer shares his 10 essential tips for amazing astrophotography images

Get set to photograph 2024's Great North American Solar Eclipse next week
By Jamie Carter last updated
A 4-minute total solar eclipse will be seen from in a 120-mile-wide path through Mexico, the US & Canada on Monday

20 quirky photogenic places to shoot April 2024’s Great American Eclipse
By Jamie Carter last updated
A four-minute total solar eclipse will be visible from within a 100 miles-wide path stretching from Mexico through the US and Canada. Here's when and where to go – and how to plan a trip.

World's biggest camera now ready to shoot 3,200-megapixel photos of outer space
By Chris George published
news SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has finished building the mammoth camera for the Vera Rubin Observatory
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