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.
This is why you need to pre-process moon images – a complete guide to using PIPP software
Sep 22, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Taking multiple images of the moon to get a clear and noise-free image is a common practice. While photography and post-processing are important for creating…
The best time to see the Aurora is now and the next 6 months
Sep 22, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
You must have come across dazzling images of the green, red and purple auroras on the internet and wondered if you could see them too….
How to plan for an astrophotography trip: here is what to keep in mind
Sep 21, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Traveling distances to do astrophotography can be fun. Not only does it give you the pleasure of traveling to a new place, but it also…
Urban Astrophotography: 5 things you can photograph from a light-polluted city
Sep 19, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
When we think of astrophotography, we think of dark skies and vast landscapes. However, in the modern world, with a growing population and modernization, dark…
Get ready for the partial lunar eclipse tonight. Tips from an expert astrophotographer
Sep 17, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from parts of the world tonight. The moon will be partially covered by Earth’s umbra during this phase….
Don’t miss the Supermoon coming up this week: here are our top tips for a successful photo
Sep 15, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
A supermoon is coming up on 17th September. A great opportunity to photograph the larger moon. When the moon’s closest orbital approach to Earth coincides…
Top ten breathtaking Astrophotography images from August 2024 you should see
Sep 15, 2024
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…
What is the Bortle Scale and why is it important for astrophotography
Sep 11, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Visibility of the sky is not the same in every place. Depending on where you are and how light polluted the region is, you will see more stars or a few stars. Bortle scale is important for you to know what you can expect to see in the sky.