astrophotography

[as-troh-fuh-tog-ruh-fee]

noun

the photography of stars and other celestial objects.

Origin of astrophotography

First recorded in 1855–60; astro- + photography

Related formsas·tro·pho·tog·ra·pher, nounas·tro·pho·to·graph·ic

[as-troh-foh-tuh-graf-ik] /ˌæs troʊˌfoʊ təˈgræf ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for astrophotography

astrophotography

noun

the photography of celestial bodies used in astronomy

Derived Formsastrophotographic (ˌæstrəʊˌfəʊtəˈɡræfɪk), adjective

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Word Origin and History for astrophotography

1858, from astro- + photography.