Astrophotos
Astrophoto: Planet Aurora
I love these 'Polar Planet Effect' images, and this one is awesome. Photographer Martin Stojanovski traveled from Macedonia to Finland…
Astrophoto: Giant Sunspot Group on the Sun
On February 19 and 20, 2013, scientists watched a giant sunspot form in under 48 hours. It has grown to…
Luckiest Photo Ever: The Moon, Jupiter … and More
"No matter how much you plan and prepare," said photographer Greg Gibbs, "sometimes you just have to be very lucky."…
Astrophoto: Desert Space Station
Old meets space-age in this image of the International Space Station passing over an ancient saguaro cactus at the Saguaro…
Astrophotos: An Amazing Rush from the Sun
"The Sun was amazing yesterday!" wrote John Chumack, one of our favorite astrophotographers, sending us these great shots of incredible…
Incredible Space Shuttle Picture: Is it Real?
This fantastic -- or perhaps fantastical -- image of a space shuttle launching through the clouds has been getting a…
Astrophotos: Northern Lights Over Iceland
Photographer Jack Fusco recently took a trip to Iceland, hoping to capture the unique Icelandic landscapes and night skies but…
Incredible Astrophoto: Thor’s Helmet in Canis Major
At first glance, you might expect this beautiful image to be from a big ground-based observatory or even one of…
Astrophotos: Jupiter and the Moon Conjunction
Last night, the Moon and Jupiter snuggled up in the sky, coming within 29 arcminutes of each other. This will…
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition Now Open for 2013
It’s back! The 2013 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition is now open and accepting submissions. This is the fifth…