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.
Founder Optics Draco 62: The Small Scope with Big Ambitions
Aug 3, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography is about capturing light, detail, and wonder. But it also demands gear that performs under pressure. The new Founder Optics Draco 62 meets that…
Indian Astrophotographer’s Journey with DIY Spectroheliograph
Aug 2, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography, in a sense, is indulging in the universe. While some sectors of it can be quite expensive, DIY astrophotography is a way out. Vishal…
JWST’s Deepest Look at the Hubble Ultra Deep Field
Aug 1, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
ESA has released a breathtaking new image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This image shows the famous Hubble Ultra Deep Field (HUDF) in…
A Starry Spectacle in the Night Sky: Hubble Photographs NGC 685
Aug 1, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a detailed image of the spiral galaxy NGC 685, glowing with color and teeming with activity. Located in the…
Gemini North Photographs the Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
Aug 1, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astronomers had discovered the third known object from outside our Solar System. It is a comet named 3I/ATLAS, officially designated C/2025 N1 (ATLAS). The “I”…
Hubble’s Glorious View of NGC 1309: A Spiral Galaxy Full of Surprises
Jul 31, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA have released a stunning new image from the Hubble Space Telescope. It features the spiral galaxy NGC 1309 in…
JWST Reveals Hidden Complexity in Dying Star’s Final Moments
Jul 30, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured an incredibly detailed image of a dying star. The image reveals the planetary nebula NGC 6072. Located around…
A Dazzling Spiral and a Distant Supernova: Hubble’s Image of NGC 3285B
Jul 30, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking spiral galaxy named NGC 3285B. Located in the constellation Hydra, NGC 3285B is about 137 million light-years…
Star Photographed with “Boring” Disc: MP Mus Surprises Astronomers
Jul 29, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astronomers love to study young stars surrounded by dusty discs. These discs are the birthplaces of planets. One such star is MP Muscae, also known…
Watching a Planet Form in Real Time: ESO’s Stunning New Image
Jul 29, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
For decades, astronomers have studied baby stars surrounded by swirling discs of gas and dust. These discs are the birthplaces of planets. But spotting a…