astrophotography

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

noun

1. the photography of stars and other celestial objects.

astrophotography

/ ˌæstrəʊfəˈtɒɡrəfɪ; ˌæstrəʊˌfəʊtəˈɡræfɪk /

noun

1. the photography of celestial bodies used in astronomy

Derived Forms

• astrophotographic, adjective

Other Words From

• astro·pho·togra·pher noun
• as·tro·pho·to·graph·ic [as-troh-foh-t, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of astrophotography¹

First recorded in 1855–60; astro- + photography