Astronomy & Astrophotography

I’ve always been interested in Astronomy. Ever since my dad showed me stars, constellations, and the phases of the Moon in the night sky in my school days, I’ve been fascinated by it. The last 8 years, however, have seen this interest turn into a passion in both Astronomy and Astrophotography, and then into a parallel profession. Sharing with you digital impressions of that passion. Photons that travelled millions of light years from faraway stars and galaxies to end their journey on the sensor in my camera, displayed on this website and hitting your eye’s retina, right now.

Highlights

I’m an Amateur Astronomer, Astrophotographer, Writer, and Science Communicator. My work has been published and featured in various astronomical organisations and media networks such as NASA, European Space Agency, BBC, Straits Times, Canon Singapore, Channel News Asia, Space.com, Earthsky.org, Universe Today, etc. One of my photographs was featured in Space.com’s Top 100 Space Photos of 2016, alongside photographs shot by NASA, ESA, professional astronauts, astronomers, and astrophotographers. I’ve been a member of The Astronomical Society of Singapore (TASOS) for the past 7 years and in the management committee for 4 years.

I conduct Astronomy and Astrophotography Workshops in India and Southeast Asia, specifically teaching Observational Astronomy as well as Lunar, Milky Way, and Wide Field Deep-Sky Astrophotography. I relish conducting outreach events and giving talks on Astronomy-related topics. I work with universities, schools, and organisations giving lectures in person and online as well as conducting stargazing sessions.

You can view my work on these social media:
Instagram.com/akashanandh
Fb.com/AkashAnandhAstrophotography