astrophotography

astrophotography [as-troh-fuh-tog-ruh-fee] Word Origin noun

1. 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 British Dictionary definitions for astrophotography astrophotography noun

1. the photography of celestial bodies used in astronomy

Derived Formsastrophotographic (ˌæstrəʊˌfəʊtəˈɡræfɪk), adjective Word Origin and History for astrophotography n.

1858, from astro- + photography.