Learn how to take incredible astronomy photographs and images of the night sky, with expert advice from astronomers and award-winning photographers.

Main image: 'Sharafkhaneh Port and Lake Urmia' by Masoud Ghadiri, Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2019

Astronomy Photographer of the Year past winners
Astronomy Photographer of the Year has been held every year since 2009. Take a journey back in space and time and explore all the past winning images
19 Apr 2021
Super Pink Moon 2021: how to see and photograph it
A Super Pink Moon will rise this April. It's set to be the largest and brightest full Moon of the year so far – here's how and when to see it.
21 amazing astronomy events in 2021
From spectacular meteor showers to bold new space missions, Royal Observatory astronomers pick their night sky highlights.
The best dark sky sites in the UK
Find the best places for stargazing and astronomy in the UK
The best astrophotography equipment - according to the experts
Expert photographers reveal the cameras, lenses and telescopes they use to capture incredible images of the night sky
How to photograph the Sun
Everything you need to know to take stunning astrophotography photos of the Sun
15 Sep 2017
Top 10 astrophotography tips
Astrophotographers share their tips and tricks for taking the perfect astronomy photo...