Author : Lowell Bradford Astrophotography is the process of
taking photos of objects in space. Whether photographing a
celestial object visible with the naked eye, such as the moon or
a group of stars, or astronomers photographing space with the
Hubble telescope, photographing space is astrophotography. The
practice of astrophotography does not date as far back as some
other sciences, simply because it depends on photography.
Photography didn’t become a viable invention until the early
19th century. The first case of astrophotography took place in
1840 when the moon was photographed for the first time. Over a
century later, astrophotography is the method used to capture
the world’s most phenomenal images of space. Astrophotography is
available to everyone. From professional astronomers to the
backyard skygazer, all can enjoy the wonders of
astrophotography. Overview of Astrophotography There are several
methods used in astrophotography including various techniques,
camera and video equipment, and various tele