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.
Proxisky’s Ragdoll series: Redefining Portability and Precision
Apr 24, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In astrophotography, the quest for equipment that marries portability with precision is perpetual. Proxisky, a Hong Kong-based company specializing in strain wave gear mounts, has…
Unveiling the Sun in Spectral Detail: The MLAstro SHG 700
Apr 24, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
For solar astronomy enthusiasts, imaging the Sun in detail beyond the white-light photosphere has always required specialized equipment. While hydrogen-alpha filters dominate the amateur solar…
Lucy’s surprise encounter: A close look at asteroid Donaldjohnson
Apr 23, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In the vast reaches of space, where planetary formation left behind billions of rocky remnants, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is carving a bold new path. Designed…
Twenty Years of Ice Giant Insights: Hubble’s Eye on Uranus
Apr 22, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
For over two decades, the Hubble Space Telescope has silently observed Uranus, a distant, icy enigma spinning sideways at the edge of our solar system….
Ten breathtaking astrophotography images you should see (March 2025)
Apr 22, 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…
Don’t Miss These Astrophotography Opportunities in May 2025
Apr 22, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Every month brings some unique astronomical events you can see with the naked eye and photograph. In this article, let us look at the astrophotography…
Four dedicated solar telescopes You can buy
Apr 18, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Observing the Sun safely and in detail requires more than just a solar filter. Dedicated H-alpha solar telescopes are specifically designed to view the Sun…
Unlocking the cosmos, faster: Celestron RASA 6-Inch telescope
Apr 17, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In the ever-evolving realm of astrophotography, Celestron has consistently been at the forefront, delivering instruments that bridge the gap between amateur enthusiasm and professional precision….
A short history of Pixinsight: The powerhouse of astrophotography
Apr 14, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In the world of astrophotography, where passion meets patience and art meets science, software often makes all the difference. Among the many tools available to…
A medium-sized cat is here: William Optics Ultra-Cat 76
Apr 13, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
William Optics has once again raised the bar in the world of astrophotography with the introduction of the Ultra-Cat 76. This compact yet powerful refractor…