Astrophotagraphy

Astrophotography is the art and science of capturing images of astronomical objects and celestial events, using cameras, often with telescopes, to record the light from distant objects.

• It's more than just pointing and shooting: It involves specialized techniques like long exposures and image stacking to capture faint details not visible to the naked eye.

• It combines artistic vision with scientific purpose: Images can be stunningly beautiful or used for scientific research, like studying stars and galaxies.

• Dark skies and proper equipment are crucial: Minimizing light pollution is important, and specialized equipment like telescopes, tracking mounts, and astronomy cameras can be used to improve image quality.