Astrophotos
Star Trail Photo Hints at Hidden Polestars
A week ago I made a 45-minute time exposure of the southern sky featuring the planet Mars. As the Earth…
Astrophoto: Awesome Views of a Sombrero in Space
Here's a wonderful view of the Sombrero Galaxy (M104, NGC 4594) in Virgo. This multi-hour, deep exposure was taken remotely…
Astrophoto: Special Delivery to the Moon
Fly me -- or my package -- to the Moon? "Anything is possible!" said astrophotographer Sebastien Lebrigand, via email to…
Breathtaking Astrophoto: Milky Way Over Monument Valley
One of our favorite astrophotographers and timelapse gurus, Gavin Heffernan from Sunchaser Pictures is currently out in Monument Valley Navajo…
Now THIS is How You Hunt for Aurorae!
For some reason, the theme from "Star Wars" is now echoing in my head... Wow! This awesome shot of aurora…
SpaceX Dragon Captured on Film in Orbit Over Paris 25 Minutes After Launch
UPDATE: Thanks to several people on Twitter who pointed out that what is seen in the footage here is the…
Seeing Red: Spectacular Views of this Morning’s Total Lunar Eclipse
Did the Moon appear a little on crimson side to you last night? It’s not your imagination, but it was…
Comet ISON Photo Contest Winners Rock the House!
Comet ISON's gone but positively not forgotten. The National Science Foundation today shared the results of their Comet ISON Photography…
Stunning Aurora at Mount Kirkjufell in Iceland
Wow! Mount Kirkjufell is a well-known and often-photographed landmark, and there are many who say it is the most beautiful…
Astrophotos: Here’s What a Super-thin Crescent Moon Looks Like
Last night, you could have sung that old astronomical favorite, "By the light of the slivery Moon." Yep, it was…