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 noun
astrophotographer noun

Examples of astrophotography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But the process of analog astrophotography is arduous, and slow. Phil Plait, Scientific American, 7 June 2024 The 15mm Art is a good fit for astrophotography, as mentioned. PCMAG, 20 May 2024 Later on, her astrophotography workshops allowed people to experience the staggering beauty of the galaxy humans live in for the first time in their lives. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024 Alvaro Caso’s love of all things space turned the IT professional into an astrophotography hobbyist during the past decade. Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for astrophotography 

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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

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“Astrophotography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrophotography. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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