Astrophotography

June 6, 2025

Check Out This Striking, Highly Detailed Panorama Taken From the Surface of Mars

On July 20, 1976, the Viking 1 lander took the first photograph ever from the surface of Mars. The image is impressive but still fairly limited: it showcases only a small, black-and-white snapshot of the planet’s dusty, rock-laden ground. Now, almost 50 years later, NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured one of the most breathtaking panoramas of Mars, highlighting topographical details like never before.

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May 15, 2025

Photographer Captures Close-Up Shot of Rocket Launch, But Impact Destroys His Camera Lens

When astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy attended the April 28 launch of the Project Kuiper (KA-01), he expected it to be an unforgettable event—and he was certainly correct. Before the rocket shot off into the evening, McCarthy had set up his Sony a7 II in a restricted area near the launchpad. In an Instagram post, he admitted that this was the first time he’d gotten his photography gear that close to a launch.

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March 26, 2025

Astrophotographer Captures Stunning 440-Megapixel Photo of the Total Lunar Eclipse

The March 14 total lunar eclipse yielded a lot of spectacular photos, but perhaps no one captured the blood moon in as much detail as astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy. Using a four-camera, three-telescope setup, he documented totality in a way that shows the rich texture of the Moon's surface and the beautiful red hue that is projected onto its surface.

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December 4, 2024

Here Are 2024’s Best Northern Lights Photographs

Now in its seventh edition, the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year brings together the best aurora images from around the world. Thanks to some exceptional weather, the Northern and Southern Lights were more active than ever in 2024. This makes the 25 selected photographers all the more extraordinary. Taken around the world, they highlight the incredible variety found in the natural phenomenon.

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