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Astrophotography for beginners: How to shoot the night sky

By Stuart Cornell last updated 4 October 24

Reference Our guide to astrophotography for beginners covers everything from equipment to shooting modes to locations and more — a must-read for anyone just starting out.

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Top tips for astrophotography composition

By Josh Dury published 17 October 23

Reference Improve your composing in astrophotographs, from camera choice and framing to planning, compositional technique and the best camera settings.

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Best cameras for astrophotography 2025: Shoot for the stars with our picks

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 14 May 25

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cameras for astrophotography, just what you need to make the most of May's new moon and multicolored stellar display.

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How to edit a solar eclipse photograph: A step-by-step guide

By Josh Dury published 30 April 25

By compiling your images of a solar eclipse, you not only create stunning images but also tell a story.

Fujifilm X-T50 review

By Harry Bennett published 16 June 25

The Fujifilm X-T50, with its powerful 40.2-MP sensor and excellent creative functionality, is a great beginner camera for astrophotography.

Best wide-angle camera lenses 2025: Discover the ideal wide-angle for your camera

By James Abbott published 27 May 25

These are the best wide-angle lenses covering the most popular camera systems used by astrophotographers.

Capture the Lyrid meteor shower with our best camera for astrophotography, now $600 cheaper

By Harry Bennett published 9 April 25

Deals The Nikon Z8 was rated as our best overall camera for astrophotography, and is $600 off on Amazon, perfect for capturing the Lyrid meteor shower!

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Camera photos & videos Christmas gift guide 2025: Capture the cosmos

By Kimberley Lane published 14 December 23

Gift guide Don't know what to buy a photographer? We've got you covered — find the perfect Christmas gifts for astrophotographers, for all budgets and experience levels.

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Best dedicated astrophotography cameras in 2025

By Damian Peach published 28 May 25

Browse our list of the best dedicated astrophotography cameras.

Amateur astrophotographer catches a cosmic sunflower in bloom

By Anthony Wood published 18 May 25

The spiral galaxy shines with the light of countless newly-born stars.

Best lenses for astrophotography in 2025: Capture the majesty of the cosmos

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 22 April 25

Buying Guide The best lenses for astrophotography help you capture the cosmos in the best possible way.

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Amateur astronomer reveals a colorful portrait of Earth's closest star-forming neighbor (photo)

By Anthony Wood published 10 May 25

Amateur astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a colorful view of the Rho Ophiuchi star-forming region alongside Messier 4.

Stunning image of Andromeda galaxy takes top astronomy photography prize of 2023 (gallery)

By Josh Dinner published 16 September 23

The Royal Observatory of Greenwich's annual contest draws more than 4,000 submissions, and the winning images from this year's categories are stunning.

Best photo editing apps for astrophotography 2025

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 28 April 25

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best photo editing apps for astrophotography, perfect for boosting colors and improving the clarity of your images.

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Black Friday deal: The cheapest we have ever seen the Canon EOS R8

By Kim Snaith published 28 November 24

Deals The Canon EOS R8 can be picked up for a bargain at $1070 this Black Friday — rated our best entry-level astrophotography camera.

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Amateur astrophotographer captures gorgeous view of Bode's galaxy from Death Valley

By Anthony Wood published 30 April 25

Amateur astrophotographer Joel Martin captured this stunning view of Bode's galaxy in February this year during a stargazing festival in Death Valley, California.

Astrophotographer captures stunning close-up views of sunspot region that spawned May's auroras

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 2 June 24

Check out these incredible close-up views of emerging sunspot AR3697 as it turns to face Earth. The scenes were captured by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy from his backyard in Arizona.

Newly discovered Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) captured in stunning photo blazing across UK skies

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 9 April 25

The striking Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) photograph was captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury at 4:50 a.m. local time on April 9.

Amateur astronomer captures Cigar Galaxy and Bode's Galaxy swimming in a spectral nebula (photo)

By Anthony Wood published 15 May 25

The galaxies are found about 12 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Ursa Major

The Knife Edge Galaxy cuts a sharp profile in new amateur portrait (photo)

By Anthony Wood published 5 June 25

The spiral galaxy NGC 5907 is positioned edge-on to Earth.

Which is better for astrophotography? Sony, Canon or Nikon?

By Jacob Little published 20 March 25

Reference Three giants in the camera industry — but which one has the best astrophotography features for you?

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Venus, Saturn and the moon dazzle at dawn in 'romantic' photo from Chew Valley Lake (photo)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 23 May 25

It was a race against the rising sun as astrophotographer Josh Dury captured a fleeting cosmic moment before dawn’s light washed the scene away.

Amateur astronomer captures ghostly outer shell of the Cat's Eye Nebula (photo)

By Anthony Wood published 2 June 25

The planetary nebula is located 3,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.

Ending soon: Snap up the Canon EOS R8 while it's $340 off on the Prime Day

By Alexander Cox published 11 October 23

Deals The Canon EOS R8 is one of the best cameras for astrophotography on the market and this Prime Day, you can grab it with a $340 discount.

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Best locations for astrophotography and skywatching 2025

By Tantse Walter last updated 22 January 25

Highlights of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching worldwide including practical information to make your stargazing trip a success.

Hurtigruten Cruises: The trip of a lifetime for astronomy lovers

By Kimberley Lane published 11 February 25

Save up to 25% on Hurtigruten's astronomy cruises and experience the wonder of the Northern Lights along the Norwegian coast.

Spooky space: 12 haunting images of our cosmos

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 30 October 24

Here are some of the most spine-chilling space photos to scare your pants off this Halloween.

Amateur astrophotographer captures a stunning galaxy 24 million light-years from Earth (photo)

By Anthony Wood published 25 April 25

An amateur astrophotographer has captured a stunningly detailed view of the spiral galaxy Messier 106, which is located 24 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici.

'Once-in-a-lifetime' planetary parade photo captures 10 celestial bodies in a single shot

By Samantha Mathewson published 5 March 25

A rare grouping of 10 celestial bodies is captured in a stunning new photo taken during last weekend’s great planetary parade.

Altair Hypercam 26C APS-C Colour TEC astronomy camera review

By Michael Covington published 17 April 25

This is a high-quality deep-sky camera that experienced astrophotographers won't outgrow.

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