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.
JWST Captures Stunning New Image of a Star-Forming Region
Mar 25, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured an extraordinary new image of Lynds 483 (L483), a dark molecular cloud located approximately 650 light-years away…
Remote astrophotography can be a game-changer: An Interview
Mar 25, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Many people around the world do not have access to pristine skies or photography equipment, or both. For those people, remote astrophotography is a great…
ZWO Seestar introduces EQ mode update: Better tracking and stacking
Mar 25, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Seestar S50 and S30, the innovative smart telescopes from ZWO, have been revolutionizing how amateur and professional astronomers capture celestial wonders. With its compact design,…
Ten breathtaking astrophotography images you should see right now (February 2025)
Mar 24, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a huge collection of astronomical images, both amateur and professional. It celebrates our amazing universe every day. Since…
ZWO launches an upgraded 30mm f/5 Mini Guide scope
Mar 21, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Autoguiding is an essential technique in deep-sky astrophotography, ensuring accurate tracking for long-exposure imaging. The ZWO 30mm f/5 Mini Guidescope, the latest addition to ZWO’s…
ToupTek Astro StellaVita: Revolutionizing Astrophotography Control
Mar 20, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography has always been a blend of art and technology, requiring meticulous control over equipment to capture breathtaking celestial images. The ToupTek Astro StellaVita, formerly…
Earth’s shadow cover the moon: Top images of the lunar eclipse
Mar 19, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
On the night of 13-14th March, Earth came in between the Sun and the Moon. As a result, for a brief period, Earth’s shadow completely…
Exploring the space cats: William Optics Cat series Telescopes
Mar 18, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
William Optics is well known for producing high-quality refractors that cater to astrophotographers seeking sharp optics in compact, travel-friendly designs. Among their diverse lineup, the…
Enhance your deep sky workflow with Seti Astro Suite
Mar 17, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The SETI Astro Suite is a comprehensive collection of scripts designed to enhance and streamline the astrophotography processing workflow within PixInsight. Developed by Frank, an…
The Best Portable Star Trackers for Astrophotography in 2025
Mar 15, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography has always fascinated photographers and astronomy enthusiasts alike. Capturing the brilliance of the night sky, star trails, deep-sky objects, and the Milky Way demands…