Meaning & use

astrophotography

noun·Advanced

The specialized practice of photographing stars, planets, and other astronomical objects, often using long exposures.

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He drove far from city lights to practice astrophotography under a clear, dark sky.

Her astrophotography of the Milky Way took nearly an hour of careful exposure to capture.

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Astrophotography usually requires specialized equipment such as tracking mounts to counteract the Earth's rotation during long exposures.

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