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Astrophotography
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Astrophotography, also known as astronomical imaging, is the photography or imaging of astronomical objects, celestial events, or areas of the night sky. The first photograph of an astronomical object
An image of Orion's Belt composited from digitized black-and-white photographic plates recorded through red and blue astronomical filters, with a comp
An image of Orion's Belt composited from digitized black-and-white photographic plates recorded through red and blue astronomical filters, with a computer synthesized green channel. The plates were taken using the Samuel Oschin Telescope between 1987 and 1991.
The large 48" Oschin Schmidt Camera at Palomar Observatory
The large 48" Oschin Schmidt Camera at Palomar Observatory
Henry Draper with a refractor telescope set up for photography (photo probably taken in the 1860s or early 1870).
Henry Draper with a refractor telescope set up for photography (photo probably taken in the 1860s or early 1870).
The earliest surviving dagerrotype of the Moon by Draper (1840)
The earliest surviving dagerrotype of the Moon by Draper (1840)
Amateur astronomy
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Amateur astronomy is a hobby where participants enjoy observing, studying, or imaging celestial objects in the sky using the unaided eye, binoculars, telescopes, and other gadgets. Although scientific
Astrophotography
…designed for specific fields. Since almost all observational astronomy today uses photography, the term "astrophotography" usually refers to its use in amateur astronomy, seeking aesthetically pleasing images rather than scientific data. Amateurs use a wide range of special equipment and techniques. With a few exceptions…
Amateur astronomers watch the night sky during the Perseid meteor shower.
Amateur astronomers watch the night sky during the Perseid meteor shower.
Amateur astronomer recording observations of the sun.
Amateur astronomer recording observations of the sun.
Places like Paranal Observatory offer crystal clear skies for observing astronomical objects with or without instruments.
Places like Paranal Observatory offer crystal clear skies for observing astronomical objects with or without instruments.
An image of the Cat's Paw Nebula created combining the work of professional and amateur astronomers. The image is the combination of the 2.2-metre MPG
An image of the Cat's Paw Nebula created combining the work of professional and amateur astronomers. The image is the combination of the 2.2-metre MPG/ESO telescope of the La Silla Observatory in Chile and a 0.4-meter amateur telescope.