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.
Vaonis Hestia: A smart telescope for the smartphone era
May 4, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The night sky has fascinated us for centuries. Today, we no longer need bulky telescopes or expert skills to explore it. With the Vaonis Hestia,…
Sleep under the stars: The Sky View XL stargazing tent
May 3, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Imagine falling asleep under a canopy of stars. No distractions. No roof. Just you, the sky, and the whisper of the wind. This dream is…
Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76: Solar observing and photography
May 2, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The Sun has fascinated humanity for millennia. It lights our days, powers our ecosystems, and shapes space weather. Yet, for all its brilliance, observing the…
JWST’s new image captures a visual feast of galaxies
May 2, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
On 29th April 2025, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) unveiled a remarkable image titled “A Visual Feast of Galaxies.” This image, part of the…
Shelter under the Stars: Starpoint Australis’ portable observatories
May 2, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In the ever-evolving world of astrophotography, having a reliable and portable observatory can make all the difference. Starpoint Australis, an Australian company dedicated to crafting…
DKIST captures a high-resolution sunspot: The first light
May 1, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The Sun, our closest star, is constantly in motion. Beneath its glowing surface lie powerful magnetic fields, boiling plasma, and violent eruptions. Studying the Sun…
TeleVue’s Nagler Type 7 eyepieces: An era of immersive astronomy
May 1, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In February 2025, TeleVue introduced the Nagler Type 7 eyepieces, marking a significant advancement in their renowned Nagler series. These eyepieces are designed to provide…
Hubble’s fresh view of the Eagle nebula’s stellar spire
Apr 30, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
On April 18, 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 35th anniversary with a remarkable new image from deep space. It revealed a towering structure,…
Atacama Cosmology Telescope reveals the universe’s infancy
Apr 28, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In the dry, rarefied air of Chile’s Atacama Desert, nearly 17,000 feet above sea level, a remarkable machine opens windows into the deep past. The…
Telescope Live’s TL4: A new era for astrophotography enthusiasts
Apr 28, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography has always been about pushing the boundaries – capturing the unseen, exploring the distant, and bringing the vast beauty of the cosmos within reach….