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.
How to find and photograph Comet SWAN 25B: A Fleeting New Visitor
Sep 14, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Every so often, the sky drops us a surprise. This September, that surprise came in the form of Comet SWAN 25B, a faint, misty traveler…
Perseverance Rover Photographs the “Clearest Sign Yet” of Life on Mars
Sep 12, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
NASA has revealed a finding from the Perseverance rover that is capturing the attention of the scientific community. The rover’s analysis of a Martian rock…
James Webb Reveals a Giant Protostellar Jet on the Edge of the Milky Way
Sep 11, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The James Webb Space Telescope has once again opened a new window into star formation. Its latest images reveal an enormous protostellar jet, launched by…
A Mysterious Cosmic Explosion Photographed by ESO’s Very Large Telescope
Sep 10, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astronomers have studied gamma-ray bursts for decades. These powerful cosmic flashes are the brightest explosions ever seen in the universe. They usually last just a…
Hubble Reveals a Cloudy Star Nursery in a Nearby Galaxy
Sep 8, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a remarkable new image that looks deep into one of our closest galactic neighbors. The picture shows a cloudy…
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Gemini South Images Reveal a Growing Tail
Sep 5, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
When a comet from another star system enters our skies, astronomers pay close attention. The newly discovered interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has become one of the…
James Webb Captures Stunning View of Pismis 24 in the Lobster Nebula
Sep 4, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
NASA and ESA have unveiled a breathtaking image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. The release, called “Glittering glimpse of starbirth,” shows the young…
Askar 60F: Compact Flat-Field Telescope for Full-Frame Astrophotography
Sep 4, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Small refractors that punch above their weight are rare. The Askar 60F joins that short list. It packs a modern quadruplet optical design into a…
ZWO ASI585MC/MM Pro: A Budget Cooled Astronomy Camera
Sep 3, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography has never been more accessible. What was once the preserve of observatories and research labs is now a practical pursuit for hobbyists around the…
Ultra-Cat 76 Anniversary Edition: William Optics announces a Commemorative Telescope
Sep 3, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
William Optics is marking its 30th year with a special release. The Ultra-Cat 76 Anniversary Edition celebrates the company’s long-running “Cat” astrographs. The Cat family…