astrophotography

[ as-troh-fuh-tog-ruh-fee ]

noun

1. the photography of stars and other celestial objects.

astrophotography

/ ˌæstrəʊˌfəʊtəˈɡræfɪk; ˌæstrəʊfəˈtɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the photography of celestial bodies used in astronomy

Derived Forms

• astrophotographic, adjective

Other Words From

• astro·pho·togra·pher noun
• as·tro·pho·to·graph·ic [as-troh-foh-t, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of astrophotography¹

First recorded in 1855–60; astro- + photography

Example Sentences

The showers sometimes produce fireballs – a perfect target for astrophotography.

From BBC

I also found some contemporary women that I write about in the book, who are also incredibly brave, going out and doing astrophotography and walking.

From Salon

Astrophotography workshops are usually scheduled around the new moon — when the sky is darkest — during the Milky Way season, which is February to October in the Northern Hemisphere.

From Los Angeles Times

"It not only presents Andromeda in a new way, but also raises the quality of astrophotography to a higher level," he said.

From BBC

And if you're looking to snap photos of these celestial objects or the night sky in general, check out our guide on how to photograph the moon, as well as our best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography.

From Scientific American