Astrophotography
Photographer captures ISS astronauts’ spacewalk from his own backyard
Apr 4, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The ISS has been in the center of many photo stories. Sometimes we’d see awesome photos taken from up there, and sometimes the space station…
Watch this beautiful orbital sunrise over the Earth in these images from the International Space Station
Mar 19, 2022
Alex Baker
It’s a sight that few people can see with their own eyes: the sun rising above the curvature of the Earth. NASA has released a…
James Webb Telescope’s mirror alignment is almost complete
Mar 2, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been reaching one milestone after the other. It recently sent back its first photos, and now they’re about…
Stunning photo of an “alien throne” is people’s choice of 2021 Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Feb 22, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Astronomy Photographer of the Year usually shares the annual winners in September. It’s a long way from now, but there’s another treat for astrophotography fans…
Photographer captures once-in-a-lifetime shot of Comet Neowise, the aurora borealis, and Milky Way
Feb 22, 2022
Kim Logan
The Canadian Rockies have always offered breathtaking sights, but take this dramatic mountain setting and pair it with a rare comet that won’t be visible…
Astrophotographer captures James Webb telescope from 1 million kilometers away
Feb 7, 2022
Alex Baker
Astrophotographer Jason Guenzel captured this incredible image of the Rosette Nebula with the James Webb telescope en route to its parking orbit. He managed to…
I lit a whole castle with a small wearable LED light
Jan 24, 2022
Alex Baker
Yes, you read the title correctly. Well, almost. If I’m being completely honest actually I used four small wearable LED lights, and admittedly it…
Taking the “impossible” photos of the Milky Way above the foggy Golden Gate Bridge
Jan 4, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Sometimes, the best things happen when we don’t plan them at all. It goes for many things in life, and photos are no exception. Michael…
Photographer shoots breathtaking image of comet Leonard from his backyard
Dec 30, 2021
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Comet Leonard has been a real treat for astrophotographers this month. And one of them, Andrew McCarthy, took a magnificent photo of it. I saw…
Andrew McCarthy reveals detailed texture of the sun in massive 150,000 photo composite
Dec 10, 2021
Alex Baker
If you’re a regular reader of DIYP or you’re an avid astrophotographer then the name Andrew McCarthy should be familiar to you. We’ve featured him…