A bright spiral galaxy with a glowing core is shown on the left, surrounded by stars and smaller galaxies. On the right, a colorful nebula displays red, white, and dark clouds in a star-filled black sky. A Complete Guide to Deep-Sky Astrophotography
A grid of four space images: a blue and orange planet, a colorful nebula with bright center, a dark dusty nebula, and a spiral galaxy with a bright core. The Best Photos From Hubble’s 35th Year in Space
Two large telescope domes under construction are silhouetted against a bright orange sunset, with several cranes visible around the structures. Stunning Photos Show Construction of World’s Largest Telescope

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Michael Bonocore
A bright spiral galaxy with a glowing core is shown on the left, surrounded by stars and smaller galaxies. On the right, a colorful nebula displays red, white, and dark clouds in a star-filled black sky.

A Complete Guide to Deep-Sky Astrophotography

While photographing wide-angle nightscapes is a common occurrence for astrophotographers, not many capture the faint nebulae and distant galaxies hidden beyond the Milky Way. Trevor Jones, creator of AstroBackyard, turned his obsession with space into a dedicated passion, teaching himself astrophotography to share the deep-sky he first witnessed through a telescope. Now a successful YouTuber and respected voice in the community, Jones helps demystify the process.

Jeremy Gray
A grid of four space images: a blue and orange planet, a colorful nebula with bright center, a dark dusty nebula, and a spiral galaxy with a bright core.

The Best Photos From Hubble’s 35th Year in Space

NASA's space shuttle Discovery deployed the Hubble Space Telescope 380 miles (610 kilometers) above the Earth on April 24, 1990, 35 years ago today. To celebrate Hubble's birthday, NASA released four breathtaking new images.

Jeremy Gray
A split image: on the left, a close-up of a colorful crystal formation viewed through a magnifying lens; on the right, a person works with scientific equipment in a laboratory filled with tools and devices.

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Uses His Camera for Science in Space

NASA astronaut Don Pettit, known for his incredible astrophotography, sense of humor, and clever camera contraptions, is scheduled to return to Earth this month after a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Before leaving space, Pettit shared some of the awesome science he has done as part of Expedition 72.

Jeremy Gray
Side-by-side images of a nebula: left, a blurry green and orange view labeled "WISE"; right, a sharper, detailed red and pink view labeled "Webb.

Incredible Photo of a Dying Star Shows How Far Telescopes Have Come

The James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) new mid-infrared image of the planetary nebula NGC 1514, which shows a dying heart at its center ejecting vast quantities of gas and dust, is spectacular in itself. It's also an incredible example of how far space telescope imaging technology has come compared to the same object imaged by NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) in 2010.

Kate Garibaldi
A robotic arm is visible in space with a vibrant aurora glowing green and purple over Earth. The curvature of the planet is outlined against a dark sky, showcasing a stunning space view.

Astronaut Captures Vibrant Green Aurora From Space

American astronaut and chemical engineer Don Pettit is celebrated for his orbital astrophotography created during long-duration stays aboard the International Space Station. His latest footage shows beautiful views of the Northern Lights from space.