Jamie Carter

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This image combines many exposures of different durations taken to reveal aspects of the widely-viewed total solar eclipse of 21 August 2017, which was visible from the United States. In the centre the faint circle of the Moon can be seen, with its surface features dimly illuminated in light reflected from the Earth. Around the edge red prominences can be seen and further out the white glow of the corona is sculpted by the Sun's magnetic field.

The astronomers’ eclipse: looking ahead to 2 July 2019

Photograph-aurora

Astrophotography guides

How do you take photographs of the aurora?

While equatorial mounts will help you take crisp nightscape images, star trails can be used to add a unique effect to astrophotos. Chap Him Wong won the 'People and Space' category in the 2015 competition with this amazing shot. Credit: Chap Him Wong

How to create star trail astrophotos

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Things new stargazers should know

Woman with telescope under winter night sky

10 common astronomy mistakes

Beautiful track star image during a night in Tuscany. Trajectories of aircraft and shooting stars in the sky. Long exposure for trails of stars.

Astrophotography

A beginner’s guide to astrophotography

Blue illuminated tent with travelers in the mountain. Background of a pine tree silhouette and the starry summer night sky.

A guide to astronomy travel

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Through the world’s most popular telescope

Blue illuminated tent with travelers in the mountain. Background of a pine tree silhouette and the starry summer night sky.

A beginner’s guide to meteor showers

The friendliest star party in the Universe?

How to plan a road trip to the 2024 eclipse

How to plan a road trip to the 2024 eclipse

HERO (Dallas – USA 2024)

When are the next eclipses?

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Where to see the great American eclipse

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Astrophotography With A Smartphone: Zoom Lenses