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.
Euclid Photographed a “Dark Galaxy”, Here is how it looks like
Jul 7, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astronomers have discovered something extraordinary in the Perseus Cluster. A galaxy almost entirely invisible has emerged from the cosmic shadows. Scientists call it CDG-2. It…
Hubble photographs a Portrait of a Galaxy Cluster
Jul 7, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Deep in the constellation Cetus, nearly 2.8 billion light-years from Earth, lies a massive galaxy cluster. This cosmic giant is known as Abell 209. It…
Thick and Thin Discs: JWST Photographs a Collage of Galaxies
Jul 6, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has photographed a stunning and crucial phase in the life of galaxies. For the first time, scientists have directly…
A New Visitor from the Stars: Comet 3I/ATLAS
Jul 5, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In July 2025, astronomers made a thrilling discovery. A comet named 3I/ATLAS was spotted racing through our Solar System. This is no ordinary comet. It…
Astro Panel X 2026 Launched: A Leap in Astrophotography Editing
Jul 4, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The world of astrophotography keeps evolving. Every year, tools become faster, smarter, and more powerful. But rarely do we see a leap this big. Astro…
ALMA photographs Hidden Structures in the Universe’s First Galaxies
Jul 4, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has peered into the early Universe to uncover something remarkable. For the first time ever, astronomers have mapped the…
A Double Blast in Space: VLT photographs a Double-Detonation Supernova
Jul 3, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
A quiet white dwarf. A sudden spark. Two massive explosions. That’s the story unfolding 160,000 light-years away. In a galaxy close to our own, astronomers…
Now you can Photograph Two Novae in the Sky: A Rare Event
Jul 3, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Skywatchers are now treated to a dazzling and historic sight. Two separate novae, V462 Lupi and V572 Velorum, flared up in the night sky, both…
Through a Cosmic Lens: Hubble and JWST Reveal a Stunning Einstein Ring
Jul 2, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In a beautiful blend of science and serendipity, astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a striking…
July 4th Deals at B&H: Shop for your Astrophotography Needs
Jul 2, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotographers, rejoice! B&H is celebrating the 4th of July with a range of exciting deals tailored for skywatchers and stargazers. Whether you’re a beginner seeking…