Posts by Author: Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Soumyadeep Mukherjee is an award-winning astrophotographer from India. He has a doctorate degree in Linguistics. His work extends to the sub-genres of nightscape, deep sky, solar, lunar and optical phenomenon photography. He is also a photography educator and has conducted numerous workshops. His works have appeared in over 40 books & magazines including Astronomy, BBC Sky at Night, Sky & Telescope among others, and in various websites including National Geographic, NASA, Forbes. He was the first Indian to win “Astronomy Photographer of the Year” award in a major category.
Chasing Speed in the Stars: Sharpstar 15028HNT-AL Astrograph
Oct 4, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography has changed dramatically over the past decade. Cameras have become faster, sensors cleaner, and mounts smarter. Yet, one thing remains constant: the struggle against…
ESO’s VLT Photographs a Rogue Planet Devouring Gas and Dust
Oct 3, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Space still holds surprises. A drifting planet, free of any host star, is feeding so fast that astronomers are scrambling to understand what this means…
JWST’s Cosmic Lenses: How the Universe Reveals Itself through Gravity
Oct 3, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
When the James Webb Space Telescope was launched, scientists knew it would change astronomy. Its large mirror and infrared vision promised new views of the…
Yellow and Blue, Old and New: Hubble’s Striking View of NGC 6000
Oct 2, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
When the Hubble Space Telescope turns its eye toward the universe, it often produces images that combine beauty with science. One of its latest releases,…
Ten breathtaking astrophotography images you should see (August 2025)
Sep 30, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a huge collection of astronomical images, both amateur and professional. It celebrates our amazing universe every day. Since its…
A Symmetrical Division: Images of Earth at Equinox from 36,000 Km Away
Sep 27, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Twice each year, Earth reaches a special balance point in its orbit. The Sun crosses directly over the equator, and daylight is distributed almost evenly…
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS through Many Eyes: All Images So Far
Sep 26, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
When astronomers discovered 3I/ATLAS in July 2025, it was immediately clear this was no ordinary comet. Its orbit carried the unmistakable signature of an interstellar…
Optolong Launches L-Synergy Filter: Dual Narrowband Imaging with OIII and SII
Sep 26, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography thrives on innovation. Over the past decade, the tools available to amateur and professional imagers have evolved rapidly. Cameras have become more sensitive, mounts…
Don’t Miss These Astrophotography Opportunities in October 2025
Sep 25, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Every month brings some unique astronomical events that you can see with the naked eye and photograph. In this article, let us take a look…
JWST’s View of Sagittarius B2: Our Galaxy’s Largest Star Factory
Sep 24, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a new portrait of Sagittarius B2, the Milky Way’s largest stellar nursery. By using both its NIRCam and…