#astrophotography

#astrophotography

There is a profound, quiet magic in standing alone under a truly dark sky, but the experience becomes something else entirely when shared with a community of fellow explorers. Star parties are the heartbeat of this experience: communal, high-energy gatherings where everyone from veteran astronomers to total beginners can share a wide-angle view of the cosmos. It's a chance to level up your astrophotography skills, learn the latest in deep-space science from experts,

From Iceland's Arctic Henge to snowy forests, the vistas represented in the 2025 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year contest highlight the visual symphony of geomagnetic light phenomena. Paired with distinctive landscapes, the images illuminate our planet's unique relationship with the sun. While photographers captured some scenes in subarctic regions where the northern lights are vivid and common, others created images farther south or in the opposite hemisphere, where the phenomenon is known as aurora australis.

After six momentous leaps from a small aircraft, skydiver Gabriel C. Brown completed his mission. Brown is friends with astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy and now, also one of his collaborators. Together, the pair created a stunning image that shows the adventurous subject falling in front of the sun. McCarthy is known for his incredible patience and planning, which has led him to capture an array of striking photos and composites detailing cosmic phenomena.

The 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year celebrates the magic of the night sky with awe-inspiring images from the Aurorae and Skyscapes categories. Out of thousands of global submissions, photographs reveal the dedication and artistry of astrophotographers who capture fleeting cosmic beauty. These winning entries showcase stunning juxtapositions of earthly landscapes and celestial phenomena, from shimmering auroras to the glowing Milky Way.

Astrophotography continues to reveal the breathtaking beauty of the cosmos, and the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards have once again delivered awe-inspiring results. This year's winners, announced on September 11, showcase everything from vivid nebulae and glittering star clusters to stunning lunar landscapes and distant galaxies. The competition highlights both technical brilliance and the deep passion of photographers who capture the universe's hidden wonders.

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From aurora borealis to the Milky Way to distant nebulae, cosmic phenomena induces wonder like little else. When faced with distant galaxies and the seemingly endless sea of trillions of stars-a trillion trillion, actually, known as a septillion-the sheer scope is impossible to grasp. The universe's workings may always remain a mystery. So it's no surprise that when peering up at the night sky, whether it's homing in on distant stellar clusters or simply watching the moon rise, photography helps us appreciate its enigmatic beauty.