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.
Acuter Traverse AZ GoTo Wi-Fi Mount: A Versatile Tool for Stargazers and Creators
Jul 19, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The Acuter Traverse AZ GoTo Wi-Fi mount is a smart, portable, and dual-purpose mount. It works as both a GoTo mount for telescopes and a…
Two Solar Filters in One: The Daystar Quark Gemini
Jul 18, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Solar astronomy is unlike any other branch of stargazing. It involves peering into a constantly changing, dynamic star. To observe it safely and in great…
Solar Scintillation Monitor 3: A Smart Tool for Sharp Solar Imaging
Jul 17, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Solar imaging is one of the most challenging areas in amateur astronomy. The Sun appears bright and stable. But the air above us tells a…
Witnessing Birth of Planets: A Groundbreaking Photograph by ALMA and JWST
Jul 16, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In a remarkable achievement, astronomers have captured the earliest phase of planet formation. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and NASA’s James Webb Space…
JWST Spots a Rare Beast: A Possible Direct-Collapse Black Hole
Jul 16, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has stunned astronomers yet again. This time, it may have caught something never seen before. Scientists believe JWST has…
Askar 71F: A Full-Frame Flat-Field Wonder for Astrophotographers
Jul 15, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The Askar 71F is a wide-field imaging telescope built for simplicity and performance. Designed with photographers in mind, it delivers pinpoint stars across a full-frame…
Stellarvue SVX090T: A Refractor for Serious Observers and Imagers
Jul 15, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The Stellarvue SVX090T is a high-end 90 mm apochromatic refractor. It’s designed for both visual astronomy and astrophotography. Made in the USA, it combines expert…
Hubble Photographs a Time Capsule: Globular Cluster NGC 1786
Jul 14, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
ESA/Hubble has released a dazzling new image of the globular cluster NGC 1786 in incredible detail. This image became their “Picture of the Week.” Captured…
Svbony SV550 122mm APO Refractor: Large Aperture on a Budget
Jul 14, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography demands precision, clarity, and reliability. The Svbony SV550 122mm APO refractor delivers all that and more. This telescope is designed for serious imagers and…
A Clear View of the Sun: Altair’s Herschel Wedge Lineup
Jul 13, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Solar astronomy is growing fast. With each solar maximum, more people look up with curiosity. But viewing the Sun safely and clearly requires specialized gear….