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.
Top five smart telescopes for discovering the celestial world in 2024
Oct 3, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
From taking the first image of Andromeda galaxy from an observatory on a metal plate to taking a picture of the same galaxy with a…
Five Photoshop plugins for efficient Astrophotography workflow
Oct 1, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Photoshop is a popular tool for astrophotographers. Whether using it for the complete workflow or giving a finishing touch to your images, we can’t forget…
Don’t miss these space photo opportunities in October 2024
Sep 29, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Every month brings some unique astronomical events which can be seen with the naked eye and can be photographed. In this article, let us take…
This is how YOU can download JWST RAW images: A step-by-step guide
Sep 27, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
You must have come across the stunning JWST (James Webb Space Telescope) images on the web. After all, It’s a very impressive imaging device, so…
This timeslice image shows comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS rising in the southern hemisphere
Sep 25, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Comets are always interesting to see and photograph, and comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is no exception. The comet is currently visible to lovers of the southern hemisphere…
What are solar and lunar halos and how to photograph them
Sep 25, 2024
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Have you ever looked up and come across a circular rainbow-like structure around the sun or the moon? These are referred to as “solar halo”…
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…