Photographer’s 400-Megapixel Image of the Sun is Made up of 100K Photos
Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has released his highest-ever resolution image of the Sun -- a 400-megapixel image made up of over 100,000 photos.
Astrophotographer Battles Mosquitos and Stray Dogs for Stunning ISS Photo
Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured an amazing view of the International Space Station (ISS) crossing the Moon.
Photographer Travels 10,000 Miles to Capture Stunning Photo of the Entire Milky Way Galaxy
Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has always wanted to get a shot of the entire Milky Way Galaxy, but living in Arizona makes it impossible.
Astrophotographer Addresses ‘Fake Image’ Allegations From Flat Earthers
Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy took to Twitter to address accusations that his images are "fake" following his latest photo of the ISS crossing the Moon.
Photographer Braves Desert Heat to Capture Rare Photo of Illuminated ISS
Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has captured a stunning shot of the International Space Station (ISS) crossing a crescent moon.
Photographer’s Incredible ‘GigaMoon’ Image is Made From 280,000 Photos
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has captured a "GigaMoon" -- a 1.3-gigapixel highly-detailed image of the Moon made from 280,000 photos.
Incredible Sun Image Showing Solar Tornado that’s Over 75,000 Miles Tall
Astrophotographers Andrew McCarthy and Jason Guenzel teamed up to produce this stunning image of the Sun with a solar tornado spinning off it that's as tall as 14 Earths.
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy Defends his ‘Art-Influenced’ Images
Noted astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has taken to social media to address some of the "drama" associated with his work.
Moon Shot is a Film About Expert Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy
A documentary about renowned astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has been released on YouTube shining a light on how he captures phenomenal images.
Photographer Captures Stunning Shot of ISS Crossing Moon’s Crater
Talented "backyard astrophotographer" Andrew McCarthy has captured an incredible photo of the International Space Station passing in front of one of the Moon's brightest craters.
Photographer Captures Supernova That Exploded in the Year 1054
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has captured a star that went supernova back in the medieval period.
Sensational Jupiter Image Made of 600,000 Photos as Planet Nears Earth
Accomplished astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured his "sharpest Jupiter shot", as the planet comes the closest to Earth it has been for nearly 60 years.
Massive 174MP Moon Photo Took Two Photographers One Year to Make
Two astrophotographers, Andrew McCarthy and Connor Matherne, took almost a full year to create a spectacularly detailed and colorful image of the Moon.
Huge 145MP Photo Shows Two of the Sun’s Atmospheres at Once
Talented astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has posted a wonderous 145-megapixel image of the sun he captured with a specially modified telescope.
Pillars of Creation: $16B Space Telescope vs $500 Backyard Photo
Photographer Andrew McCarthy recreated NASA's famous "Pillars of Creation" photograph of the Eagle Nebula using a $500 telescope.
Photographer Films Real-Time View of Huge Asteroid Flying Past Earth
A massive and "potentially hazardous" asteroid measuring 0.68 miles (1.1km) wide flew past the Earth at over 43,000 miles per hour on Tuesday. Photographer Andrew McCarthy managed to capture real-time footage showing what the flyby looked like in the night sky.
Photographer Captures ‘Plasma Tree’ Exploding into the Sun’s Atmosphere
Right now, there is an 80,000 mile high "plasma tree" bursting from the surface of the Sun and into its atmosphere. This image, captured by photographer Andrew McCarthy, provides a sense of scale to the sheer mass of the Solar System's star.
Comet Leonard Captured in Stunning Photos by Backyard Photographer
As Comet Leonard whizzed by Earth during Christmas festivities on its journey through the Solar System, photographer Andrew McCarthy went out into his backyard and captured incredible photos of the colorful "Christmas Comet."
Photographer Captures Sun’s Details by Combining 150K Backyard Photos
Well-known astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has captured a stunning new photograph of the Sun with an impressive amount of detail by combining 150,000 separate photos captured from his backyard.
A Composite Photo of the Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse of the Century
The longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years occurred this week, and photographers around the world did their best to capture the once-in-a-lifetime event on camera. Photographer Andrew McCarthy went the extra mile by staying up until 4am and capturing thousands of photos to create an incredible composite of the eclipse.
This Guy Shot 100,000 Photos to Make a 230MP Photo of the Sun
Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has released this remarkable photo of the Sun that he says is the clearest shot he has ever made of the star.
Photographer Combines Light Painting with an HDR Moon Photo
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy is known for getting creative with his craft, capturing awe-inspiring photos of celestial bodies from in and around his backyard in Sacramento. For his latest idea, he decided to combine light painting and astrophotography into this unusual, dazzling photo of the Moon.
Photographer’s Sun Photo Gets Photobombed by a Plane
Photographer Andrew McCarthy was shooting the Sun recently when an airliner unexpectedly flew right into his shot. The result was this picture-perfect image of "A Civilian Transit."
Photographer Catches the ISS Crossing the Sun and Moon
Photographer Andrew McCarthy is known for shooting incredible astrophotography images from his backyard in Sacramento, California. He recently added two more jaw-dropping images to his portfolio: ultra-clear views of the International Space Station (ISS) crossing the Sun and Moon.
This Sun Eruption Photo Was Shot from a Backyard
When most people hear the words "backyard astrophotography", they probably think of photos of the Milky Way, planets, or galaxies, but did you know it's possible to capture some amazing close-up photos of the Sun as an amateur photographer?
This Backyard Moon Photo Was Made by Combining Parts from Every Phase
Photographer Andrew McCarthy wanted to create a moon photo with more texture, so he spent two weeks photographing the waxing moon from his backyard and then combined slices from the photos where the shadows are longest. This is what resulted.
This Photo of Saturn Was Shot from a Backyard with a Red Filter
Did you know that you can capture clearer photos of planets by using a red filter? Photographer Andrew McCarthy captured this view of Saturn from his backyard in Sacramento by doing just that.
‘Pillars of Creation’ Photos: NASA vs. a Backyard Photographer
Pillars of Creation is a famous photo of the Eagle Nebula captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Photographer Andrew McCarthy recently captured his own version of the photo from his own backyard in Sacramento, California.
This Moon Photo was Shot from a Backyard
Sacramento, California-based amateur astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy is a master of shooting amazing space photos from his own backyard, and he's back again with this beautiful high-res photo of the moon created by combining 250,000 individual shots.
Photographer Uses 150K Moon Photos to Reveal Its Hidden Colors
Sacramento-based astrophotography enthusiast Andrew McCarthy extracted color data from 150,000 photos of the moon to create this enhanced photo showing all the different splashes of color on the surface left by impacts of different minerals.