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.
The Young Stars of Taurus: Hubble Captures a Cosmic Nursery
Jul 1, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The European Space Agency has released a stunning image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. It shows a vibrant, smoke-like glow surrounding a group of…
JWST pierces the “Bullet”, Photographs a Galaxy Cluster
Jul 1, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The Bullet Cluster is one of the most famous galaxy clusters in astronomy. Officially named 1E 0657-56, it lies about 3.8 billion light-years away in…
The Fiery Heart of the Cigar Galaxy: JWST’s View of Messier 82
Jun 30, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Recently, the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA released a breathtaking image of Messier 82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy. Captured by the James…
JWST photographs the stunning Planetary Nebula NGC 1514
Jun 30, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The James Webb Space Telescope has once again amazed astronomers and space lovers. This time, it photographed a mysterious cosmic object, NGC 1514. The result…
The “Missing Matter”: XMM-Newton Photographed Universe’s Hidden Mass
Jun 30, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
For decades, scientists had a puzzle on their hands. Their models said that the Universe should contain a certain amount of normal, or “baryonic,” matter….
Don’t Miss These Astrophotography Opportunities in July 2025
Jun 29, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Every month brings some unique astronomical events that you can see with the naked eye and photograph them. In this article, let us take a…
A New Light on Uranus’s Moons: Hubble’s Ultraviolet Image
Jun 28, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Uranus is one of the most mysterious planets in our Solar System. It rotates on its side. Its seasons last decades. Its faint rings and…
Picastro: A new Social Media Platform for Astrophotographers
Jun 28, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In an era dominated by social media, astrophotographers have long been underserved. While platforms like Instagram and Facebook allow users to share images with the…
NASA releases Stunning Multiwavelength Image of Andromeda Galaxy
Jun 27, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
NASA has released a spectacular new image of the Andromeda Galaxy. The image is a colorful composite of data collected across the electromagnetic spectrum. It…
Acuter Solarus 80: A Smart and Safe Way to Photograph the Sun
Jun 26, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The Sun is our closest star. It powers life on Earth and shapes our entire solar system. Watching the Sun up close is fascinating. But…