Astrophotos
Astrophoto: A Trace From Maranjab Desert by Hesam Nazari
[/caption] Hesam Nazari captured this photo on September 23, 2011 from 4:39 AM to 6:16 AM from Maranjab Desert in…
Reader Pics: CME Spawns Awe-Inspiring Bright Red Aurorae
[/caption] Now updated with more images and video! Reports of spectacular aurora are coming in! A CME hit Earth's magnetic…
Video: Thierry Legault Captures the ROSAT Satellite Just Before Re-Entry
I was waiting for this, and I know our readers have been looking forward to seeing astrophotographer Thierry Legault's images…
Another Stunning Aurora Photo from Space
[/caption] Mike Fossum, current commander of the International Space Station, took this beautiful image of a recent aurora, two Russian…
Need an Excuse to Gaze at the Moon? International Observe the Moon Night is Coming!
[/caption] Most of us space-minded folks don’t need an excuse to gaze upon the brightest object in the night sky…
Active Sun, Beautiful Aurora: Reader Photos
[/caption] Readers have submitted some great images of aurorae taken last night (Sept. 26 or early morning of Sept. 27).…
Awesome Pic: Astronaut Ron Garan’s Window to the World
[/caption] This has become my new favorite space photo! Look closely into the windows of the Cupola on the International…
Astrophoto: The Sadr Region by Matthew Dieterich
[/caption] Poor sky condition is just one of the challenges astrophotographers encounter when taking a shot of astronomical bodies and…
And the Winner is…! Astronomy Photographer of the Year Announced
[/caption] Stunning photos alert! Here are some absolutely gorgeous, award-winning photos from amateur astronomers and photographers. Over 700 entries were…
Backyard Science: How You Can Make a Difference
[/caption] It's a great time to be an amateur astronomer! Nowadays, "backyard" astronomers armed with affordable CCD imagers, high-quality tracking mounts, inexpensive…