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Even though you might not be able to see it with the naked eye, photographing the Milky Way isn’t as difficult as it first seems. It’s easy to find remarkable pictures online of the Milky Way glistening brightly, fronted by a forest or other landmark, and become despondent… but it is easier to capture than … Read more
Star light, star bright, the James Webb Space Telescope has seen its first star (though it wasn’t quite tonight) – and even taken a selfie, NASA announced Friday. The steps are part of the months-long process of aligning the observatory’s enormous golden mirror that astronomers hope will begin unraveling the mysteries of the early Universe … Read more
Digital cameras, and the excellent lenses that are available for them, mean it’s never been easier to photograph the Moon. Our nearest neighbor in space is a great object to start with if you’re a beginner looking to get into astrophotography, being bright, clear, and easy to spot (unless the weather gets in the way). … Read more