Nina Sen
Nina Sen is a freelance writer and producer who covered night sky photography and astronomy for Space.com. She began writing and producing content for Space.com in 2011 with a focus on story and image production, as well as amazing space photos captured by NASA telescopes and other missions. Her work also includes coverage of amazing images by astrophotographers that showcase the night sky's beauty.
Latest articles by Nina Sen
Monster Sunspot Dominates Sun Photos by Amateur Astronomers
By Nina Sen published
Skywatcher snaps amazing images of active sunspot AR 1944.
Milky Way Sparkles Over Windmill in Amazing Panoramic Photo
By Nina Sen published
Night sky photographer Sean Parker captured this splendid 14-shot panoramic view of the Milky Way arching over a windmill in Paulden, Ariz. See how he did it.
Magnificent Orion Nebula Captured by Amateur Astronomer (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
Astrophotographer Chuck Manges of Hooversville, Pa., captured this amazing photo of the Orion Nebula. See how Manges did it here.
Shapeshifting Northern Lights Dance Over Alaska in Amazing Photos
By Nina Sen published
Night sky photographer LeRoy Zimmerman captured these amazing images of aurora borealis over Alaska. See how he captured the views near Fairbanks in early December.
Cosmic Horsehead Dances with Flame Nebula in Amateur Astronomer's Photo
By Nina Sen published
Amateur astronomer David Ellison captured this beautiful image of the Horsehead and Flame Nebulas from his backyard in Chatanooga, Tenn. See how he did it here.
Star Trails and Milky Way Shine over Lighthouse in Dazzling Photo
By Nina Sen published
The Milky Way moves across the night sky in this stunning composite image recently sent to SPACE.com.
Wow! Space Station Crosses Crescent Moon in Amazing Photo
By Nina Sen published
The International Space Station can be seen cruising in front of a crescent moon in this stunning night sky photo recently sent to SPACE.com.
Spectacular Tarantula Nebula View Captured by Amateur Astronomer (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
Comet Lovejoy Streaks Across Night Sky in Spectacular Amateur Photos
By Nina Sen published
Stargazer John Chumack snapped two beautiful images of Comet Lovejoy and shared them with SPACE.com. See them here.
Amateur Astronomer Catches Cosmic 'Tadpoles' in Celestial Sea (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
Northern Lights Dance Over Maine Farmhouse in Stunning Photo
By Nina Sen published
Northern Lights dance over a farmhouse in this jaw-dropping night sky photo recently sent to SPACE.com.
Amateur Astronomer Sees Jupiter, 2 Moons & a Shadow (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
Andrew Kwon took this image of Jupiter on Nov. 20 from his backyard observatory in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Knife-Edge Galaxy Appears to Slice Through Space in Amateur Astronomer's Photo
By Nina Sen published
A distant galaxy appears as a sliver in the night sky in this photo by an astrophotographer.
Stargazer Snaps Stunning Milky Way Photo of Mount Rainier (Image)
By Nina Sen published
The brilliant band of the Milky Way dazzles over Mount Rainier National Park in an amazing new image.
Milky Way Galaxy, Eerie Airglow Paint Night Sky Amazing Colors (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
Veteran night sky photographer Chad Powell captured this beautiful image, which he aptly calls 'Too Many Stars To Count,' on Oct. 4. See how Powell captured the amazing night sky photo here.
Stunning Comet ISON Photos Captured by Amateur Astronomer (Images)
By Nina Sen published
Amateur astrophotographer Mike Hankey captured some stunning photos showing his experience observing Comet ISON since the icy wanderer became visible to him in September.
'Tribute Hike' Headlamps Glow Under Dazzling Star Trails (Photos)
By Nina Sen published
Milky Way Galaxy Glows Over Fiery Hawaiian Volcano in Stargazer's Photo
By Nina Sen published
Photographer Quek ZongYe of Singapore took this amazing photo of the Milky Way Galaxy over a fiery Hawaii's fiery Halema'uma'u Crater. See how he did it here.
Two Galaxies Share Spotlight in Stunning Stargazer Photo
By Nina Sen published
Two interacting galaxies shine in the constellation Triangulum in this spectacular image.
Amazing Moon Rises Over City Hall in Sweden (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
The moon rises over the city hall of Östersund, Sweden in this image taken by Göran Strand. Strand sent the photo to SPACE.com on Oct. 28, 2013.
Comet ISON Soars Past Distant Galaxies in Amazing Photo
By Nina Sen published
A stargazer snapped an amazing shot of Comet ISON soaring though a galaxy-filled night sky.
Stunning Northern Lights Over Maine's Moosehead Lake a 'Sight to Behold' (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
Veteran night sky observer captures mesmerizing image of the northern lights dancing over Moosehead Lake, Maine. Astrophotographer Mike Taylor of Maine captured the stunning aurora view on Oct. 10.
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