Photography

July 9, 2025

15 Otherworldly Finalists of the 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

Dazzling galaxies, colorful Northern Lights, and the fiery sun are just some of the celestial bodies and natural phenomena that made the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlist. Organized by Royal Observatory Greenwich, supported by ZWO and in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine, the competition received over 5,500 entries from amateur and professional astrophotographers.

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July 2, 2025

Astrophotographer Braves Scorching Heat To Take “Once in a Lifetime” Photo of ISS Transit

This isn't Andrew McCarthy‘s first photo of the International Space Station (ISS) transiting the sun, but it might be his most memorable. In late June, the talented astrophotographer traveled to the Arizona desert to photograph the transit. What he didn't expect was to also capture a large solar flare shooting from the sun's surface. Calling it a “one-in-a-million shot,” the image is truly a mixture of skill and chance.

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June 26, 2025

Spectacular Photo Captures Buddha “Pinching” the Moon

Japanese photographer Atsushi Tazaki, better known as Chito, spends a lot of time photographing the moon. But one particularly creative idea has captured the imagination of the internet. His series of photos showing a giant Buddha statue “pinching” the moon has caused a sensation. Combining a clever idea with flawless execution, Chito's photos are simply delightful.

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