amateur astrophotos

Watch a Dramatic Tornado Rise from the Surface of the Sun, Captured by Andrew McCarthy

Amateur astrophotography is becoming increasingly popular among the astronomy community, as advancements in telescope and camera technologies allow individuals from…

2 years ago

Here's the Final Shortlist for Astrophotographer of the Year 2022

We look forward to this every year! The Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition showcases and recognizes some of the…

2 years ago

Rare and Beautiful Noctilucent Clouds Wow Over Holland – Gallery

A trio of talented Dutch astrophotographers have captured a series of magnificent views of the rare and beautiful phenomena known…

10 years ago

An Amazing Capture of Jupiter and its Moons

It’s always a thrill to watch the action at Jupiter, as its moons pass in front of and behind the…

11 years ago

First Amateur Image of Another Solar System

Amateur astronomer Rolf Wahl Olsen from New Zealand shared an image with Universe Today, and it is perhaps the first…

13 years ago

Send Us Your Perseid Images!

[/caption] This weekend should be the peak of the 2011 Perseid meteor shower. If you have any luck taking images…

13 years ago

Amateur Astronomer Images X37-B Space Plane in Orbit

[/caption] Even since amateur astronomers picked up on the orbit of the Air Force's secret X37-B space plane, others have…

14 years ago