astrophotography

noun

as·​tro·​pho·​tog·​ra·​phy ˌa-(ˌ)strō-fə-ˈtä-grə-fē How to pronounce astrophotography (audio)
: photography involving astronomical objects and events
astrophotograph
ˌa-(ˌ)strō-ˈfō-tə-ˌgraf How to pronounce astrophotography (audio)
noun
astrophotographer
ˌa-(ˌ)strō-fə-ˈtä-grə-fər How to pronounce astrophotography (audio)
noun

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The dark skies over Voyageurs are a haven for astrophotography and have had an immense impact on me as a photographer. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 18 June 2026 Then be sure to read our guide to tracking and photographing the orbital outpost, along with our roundups of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 June 2026 Huge dunes, mountain silhouettes and dark skies create endless possibilities for stargazing and astrophotography. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 ArcBlue is pitching a simpler astrophotography setup that minimizes installation and monitoring, while still aiming for serious deep-sky capability. — New Atlas, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for astrophotography

Word History

Etymology

astro- + photography

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of astrophotography was in 1857

Rhymes for astrophotography

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“Astrophotography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrophotography. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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