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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The facility has several small telescopes on the observing deck and a powerful 1-meter observatory-class telescope, which allows for both research and astrophotography.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
Camera Settings For Comet A3 Experimentation is what manual astrophotography is all about.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Borsari captures the nebula’s shape beautifully, demonstrating the promise of young astrophotography talent, per the contest judges.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Unwind in the Insta-famous Japanese baths before indulging your inner haute hippie with activities like Reiki in the Redwoods or Cosmic Yoga, or tap into the area’s creative culture by booking an astrophotography course for an evening of celestial storytelling while capturing the night sky.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
Camera Settings For Comet A3 Experimentation is what manual astrophotography is all about.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Borsari captures the nebula’s shape beautifully, demonstrating the promise of young astrophotography talent, per the contest judges.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Unwind in the Insta-famous Japanese baths before indulging your inner haute hippie with activities like Reiki in the Redwoods or Cosmic Yoga, or tap into the area’s creative culture by booking an astrophotography course for an evening of celestial storytelling while capturing the night sky.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Astrophotography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrophotography. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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