Astrophotography
Don’t Buy the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 for Astrophotography: How to Get Better Photos for Less Money
I’ve seen a lot of posts and comments raving about how f/1.8 on a 14mm lens is revolutionary for anyone wanting to shoot astrophotography. Yes, …
CamerasAstrophotography with the Sigma 14mm F1.8 Art lens
As an astronomer and science filmmaker, I have been photographing the night sky and astronomical observatories professionally for more than ten …
CamerasSample gallery: Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art lens
Astrophotographer Jose Francisco Salgado has traveled the world shooting the night skies, so when Sigma announced its new 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art lens …
PhotographyNASA Just Shot the Closest-Ever Photos of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
Jupiter’s “Great Red Spot” (or G.R.S.) is a giant storm on the gas planet that has possibly existed for at least 350 years. NASA’s Juno spacecraft …
AstronomyYes, You'll Need Those Crazy Glasses to Shoot the Upcoming Solar Eclipse
The first solar eclipse in almost a century will be visible across the entire United States on August 21st this year. That means if you’re looking to …
PhotographyNASA releases incredible close-ups of Jupiter's 'Great Red Spot'
It's one of Jupiter's most distinct and immediately recognizable features: the so-called Great Red Spot. This massive storm, wider than the diameter …
AstronomyThe great red spot of Jupiter as never seen before – in pictures
Nasa’s Juno mission has captured stunning images of Jupiter’s great red spot in its first up-close flyby of the huge storm. The raw data has been released to the public, allowing for the never-before-seen images to be creatively brought to life<p> See the JunoCam website for more processed images
AstronomyPhotography things-to-do this weekend July 14-16
Looking for photography things-to-do this weekend? Each week, we’ll be picking out some exhibitions and events that are ideal for photographers and …
ArtAstro photographers capture New Zealand's starry night sky like never before
A 360 degree photo of the night sky in Queenstown, taken from Skippers Rd.<p>Two photographers are capturing New Zealand's night sky in a way we've …
New ZealandVenus Optics shows off footage captured with forthcoming Laowa 15mm F2
Venus Optics has a new lens on the way - the 15mm F2, for Sony's E mount. Billed as the world's fastest 15mm lens, Laowa claims zero distortion. And …
PhotographyA Game Boy Camera Takes Surprisingly Great Pictures of the Moon
And Jupiter, too.<p>Nintendo is putting a lot of effort into refreshing its old classics these days, but with proper care the original items can still just fine. Leiden Observatory astronomy student and tour guide Alex Pietrow offers proof in photographs of the solar system taken with an original Game …
AstronomyMake a pinhole projector for eclipse-watching
You don’t need fancy equipment to watch a solar eclipse. This video shows you how to make a pinhole camera with just a few simple supplies.<p>It’s never …
AstronomyHere’s How to Get Epic Photographs of Next Month’s Rare Coast-to-Coast Total Solar Eclipse (VIDEO)
It’s time to get prepared for next month’s once-in-a-lifetime photographic opportunity when those of us in the U.S. will be treated to the first …
Total Solar EclipseStar photography
Star photography - trails or no trails<p>Sections in this page<p><b>Star trails</b>• <b><br>Avoiding trails</b>• <b><br>Star trail length calculator</b><p>In the days of film there was no …
CamerasA Gorgeous Photo That Captures the Sun Rising in Various Stages Over the City of Brisbane, Australia
by Lori Dorn at on<p>A post shared by Astronomy Picture Of The Day (@astronomypicturesdaily) on Jul 5, 2017 at 8:11am PDT<p>In 2015, Australian …
AstronomyA Quick Beginner's Guide to Astrophotography
If you're interested in trying out astrophotography, it's a fun, but very different genre to get into. This helpful video will give you some quick …
TutorialsLandscape Photographer - Tony Curado
Hi all, my name is Tony Curado. I’m a landscape/astrophotographer currently residing in New Jersey. First, I would like to say thanks Mark and …
CamerasAstrophotography: How to Shoot Long Exposures at Night
About Mango Street:<p>We are Daniel Inskeep and Rachel Gulotta. We're lifestyle + wedding photographers based in Los Angeles and Chicago. We’ve been …
Portrait PhotographyNoise-Free Astrophotography with Starry Landscape Stacker
7/03/2017 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments<p>A review and walkthrough of Ian Norman´s new favorite piece of software, Starry Landscape Stacker, for …
Portrait PhotographyRed sky at night, and other mysteries solved: The science of sunrise and sunset
Is the 'Red Sky at night' saying true? What's the difference between sunrise and sunset? And why does the sky go red in the first place? Jay …
Astronomy4 tips to improve your Astrophotography
Introduction<p>The shot above can be found in higher resolution here.<p>With the increased High ISO capabilities of even entry level cameras …
TutorialsHow To Photograph A Solar Eclipse
Photographing the solar eclipse in Baja California, Mexico, 1991.It is being billed as “The Great American Eclipse.” On August 21, 2017, a total …
AstronomyGoing full circle: A rainbow all the way around. Kinda.
There’s beauty in science. Let me show you.<p>Have you ever seen a circular rainbow? It’s technically possible, though you have to have special …
Landscape PhotographyThis amazing short film of the Apollo Moon landing was made entirely with NASA photographs
When man landed on the moon in 1969, it was a milestone in the history of humankind. Around 530 million people watched the Apollo 11 moon landing …
MoonTen Tips for the Solar Eclipse
<i>I present my Top 10 Tips for photographing the August 21 total eclipse of the Sun.</i><p>If the August total eclipse will be your first, then you could heed …
Digital PhotographyBasic Camera Settings for Photographing the 2017 Solar Eclipse
If you haven't already made plans to photograph this year's solar eclipse on August 21st, time's a wasting!With cities along the eclipse's path …
Digital PhotographySummer Solstice photography tips
Summer solstice offers the longest period of daylight in the year for inhabitants of the northern hemisphere and if the weather is favourable, which …
PhotographyWA skies as you've never seen them
WA astrophotographer Joshua Bunn gives new meaning to the term “photographer to the stars”.<p>Instead of focusing on celebrities through his lens, the …
AstronomyArticle: Photographic Exposure of a Solar Eclipse
Written by Dave Henry and Ken Sklute<p>Historically Speaking<p>Since the earliest days of photography, scientists worked at making a successful image of …
CamerasThis filter lets you shoot the solar eclipse without wrecking your sensor
Why it matters to you<p>This is a solution worth considering for those photographers who are interested in capturing this nearly once-in-a-lifetime …
Solar Eclipse