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Stunning Photo Showing Man Free Falling In Front Of Sun Captivates Internet: 'The Fall Of Icarus'
The shot, dubbed "The Fall of Icarus," required an "absolutely preposterous" level of planning, according to Arizona-based astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy.
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Solar Wind Cuts Comet Lemmon’s Tail In Rare Disconnection Event
Astrophotographer Brennan Gilmore captured a rare “disconnection event” on Oct. 2, showing solar wind cutting Comet Lemmon’s glowing green ion tail. The comet, nearing its October 2025 flyby, displayed a vivid coma and long tail—revealing how solar activity reshapes comets in real time.
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Astrophotographer Captures Stunning “Raging Baboon Nebula” in Deep Space
A stunning new image by Greg Meyer shows the “Raging Baboon Nebula” in Corona Australis, about 500 light-years away. Captured over 13 nights at Starfront Observatory in Texas, the photo reveals a baboon-like face formed by blue reflection nebulae and dark molecular dust.
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Blood Moon Festival 2025: All You Need To Know About The Desert Event In Jaisalmer
The event combines the magic of astronomy with the charm of Rajasthan's majestic landscapes.
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Mangalore Photographer Captures Milky Way After Power Cut In His Village
A photographer from Mangalore shared his first experience of witnessing the Milky Way and capturing it with long-exposure photos.
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Shubhanshu Shukla Shares His Astrophotography Journey: "Over Time We Got Better"
ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has shared breathtaking images of the Orion Nebula taken from his rooftop in Bengaluru.
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Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Portrait of Lagoon and Trifid Nebulas in Glowing Detail
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer captured a vivid 34-hour exposure of the Lagoon and Trifid nebulas glowing in the constellation Sagittarius. Framed beneath a dense starfield, the image reveals young stars sculpting gas and dust across 4,000 light-years. Taken from Arizona’s dark skies, the portrait offers a dazzling glimpse into stellar birth region...
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Canadian Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Sunflower Galaxy from Ontario
Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has captured a magnificent image of Messier 63, famously known as the Sunflower Galaxy, from his backyard observatory in Guelph, Ontario. With over 13 hours of exposures taken using a Celestron 14" EDGE HD telescope and advanced imaging filters, the spiral galaxy’s fragmented arms and bright core are revealed in s...
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See a Wafer-Thin Crescent Moon Leapfrog Jupiter in the Post-Sunset Sky This Week
Skywatchers can catch a fleeting celestial display as a wafer-thin crescent moon appears near Jupiter in the western sky on April 29 and 30. The moon will leap to Jupiter’s upper right by April 30 evening, with just over five degrees separating the two. Earthshine and nearby stars add to this picturesque twilight event visible shortly after sunse...
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How To Nail Smartphone Astrophotography: 8 Tips For Capturing The Night Sky Like a Pro
With the right settings, a touch of creative editing, and some useful astrophotography tips, you'll be capturing galaxies with your phone in no time through.
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World's Largest Digital Camera Installed on Vera Rubin Observatory for Cosmic Exploration
Vera Rubin Observatory Installs World's Largest Digital Camera for Sky Survey
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Comet C/2024 G3 May Be Breaking Apart After Close Solar Encounter
New observations suggest that Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) might be disintegrating after its close perihelion on January 15, 2025. Images reveal dimming of the comet’s coma and a bright streamer in its tail, indicating possible thermal stress from solar radiation. Experts speculate that structural cracks could be causing gas and dust to escape from th...
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Astrophotographer Captures Milky Way Over Easter Island's Moai During Eclipse
Astrophotographer Josh Dury captured the vibrant Milky Way over Easter Island’s ancient Moai statues during his trip to witness an annular eclipse. His photograph, titled Aringa Ora O Te Tupuna, pays homage to the island’s ancestral legacy and culture. Recognised by NASA as an Astronomy Photo of the Day, this image highlights the island's dark ...
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October Pixel Drop Brings New Features and Updates to Pixel Phones, Tablet and Watch
Google’s October Pixel Drop brings a ton of features to Pixel smartphones, tablets and watches. Gemini makes itself felt in more places than ever before and also becomes more capable in some use cases. There is a new camera mode for the latest Pixel 9 lineup while older devices can also benefit from some audio editing features that were previousl...
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Google's Camera App Brings Manual Astrophotography Controls to Pixel Smartphones
Google has issued an update for its Camera app on Pixel devices that brings changes to the astrophotography mode. Following the update, users can take advantage of manual controls when capturing images of celestial objects such as the Moon, stars and the night sky on their Pixel devices.
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Stunning Photo Showing Man Free Falling In Front Of Sun Captivates Internet: 'The Fall Of Icarus'
The shot, dubbed "The Fall of Icarus," required an "absolutely preposterous" level of planning, according to Arizona-based astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy.
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Solar Wind Cuts Comet Lemmon’s Tail In Rare Disconnection Event
Astrophotographer Brennan Gilmore captured a rare “disconnection event” on Oct. 2, showing solar wind cutting Comet Lemmon’s glowing green ion tail. The comet, nearing its October 2025 flyby, displayed a vivid coma and long tail—revealing how solar activity reshapes comets in real time.
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Astrophotographer Captures Stunning “Raging Baboon Nebula” in Deep Space
A stunning new image by Greg Meyer shows the “Raging Baboon Nebula” in Corona Australis, about 500 light-years away. Captured over 13 nights at Starfront Observatory in Texas, the photo reveals a baboon-like face formed by blue reflection nebulae and dark molecular dust.
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Blood Moon Festival 2025: All You Need To Know About The Desert Event In Jaisalmer
The event combines the magic of astronomy with the charm of Rajasthan's majestic landscapes.
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Mangalore Photographer Captures Milky Way After Power Cut In His Village
A photographer from Mangalore shared his first experience of witnessing the Milky Way and capturing it with long-exposure photos.
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Shubhanshu Shukla Shares His Astrophotography Journey: "Over Time We Got Better"
ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has shared breathtaking images of the Orion Nebula taken from his rooftop in Bengaluru.
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Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Portrait of Lagoon and Trifid Nebulas in Glowing Detail
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer captured a vivid 34-hour exposure of the Lagoon and Trifid nebulas glowing in the constellation Sagittarius. Framed beneath a dense starfield, the image reveals young stars sculpting gas and dust across 4,000 light-years. Taken from Arizona’s dark skies, the portrait offers a dazzling glimpse into stellar birth region...
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Canadian Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Sunflower Galaxy from Ontario
Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has captured a magnificent image of Messier 63, famously known as the Sunflower Galaxy, from his backyard observatory in Guelph, Ontario. With over 13 hours of exposures taken using a Celestron 14" EDGE HD telescope and advanced imaging filters, the spiral galaxy’s fragmented arms and bright core are revealed in s...
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See a Wafer-Thin Crescent Moon Leapfrog Jupiter in the Post-Sunset Sky This Week
Skywatchers can catch a fleeting celestial display as a wafer-thin crescent moon appears near Jupiter in the western sky on April 29 and 30. The moon will leap to Jupiter’s upper right by April 30 evening, with just over five degrees separating the two. Earthshine and nearby stars add to this picturesque twilight event visible shortly after sunse...
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How To Nail Smartphone Astrophotography: 8 Tips For Capturing The Night Sky Like a Pro
With the right settings, a touch of creative editing, and some useful astrophotography tips, you'll be capturing galaxies with your phone in no time through.
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World's Largest Digital Camera Installed on Vera Rubin Observatory for Cosmic Exploration
Vera Rubin Observatory Installs World's Largest Digital Camera for Sky Survey
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Comet C/2024 G3 May Be Breaking Apart After Close Solar Encounter
New observations suggest that Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) might be disintegrating after its close perihelion on January 15, 2025. Images reveal dimming of the comet’s coma and a bright streamer in its tail, indicating possible thermal stress from solar radiation. Experts speculate that structural cracks could be causing gas and dust to escape from th...
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Astrophotographer Captures Milky Way Over Easter Island's Moai During Eclipse
Astrophotographer Josh Dury captured the vibrant Milky Way over Easter Island’s ancient Moai statues during his trip to witness an annular eclipse. His photograph, titled Aringa Ora O Te Tupuna, pays homage to the island’s ancestral legacy and culture. Recognised by NASA as an Astronomy Photo of the Day, this image highlights the island's dark ...
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October Pixel Drop Brings New Features and Updates to Pixel Phones, Tablet and Watch
Google’s October Pixel Drop brings a ton of features to Pixel smartphones, tablets and watches. Gemini makes itself felt in more places than ever before and also becomes more capable in some use cases. There is a new camera mode for the latest Pixel 9 lineup while older devices can also benefit from some audio editing features that were previousl...
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Google's Camera App Brings Manual Astrophotography Controls to Pixel Smartphones
Google has issued an update for its Camera app on Pixel devices that brings changes to the astrophotography mode. Following the update, users can take advantage of manual controls when capturing images of celestial objects such as the Moon, stars and the night sky on their Pixel devices.
