Nina Sen

Contributing Writer and Producer

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.

Articles by: Nina Sen

Milky Way and Meteors by Yadavalli

Wow! Night Sky Explodes with Meteors, Aurora and the Milky Way (Photo)

By Nina Sen published

This image of the Milky Way was captured by astrophotographer Raghu Yadavalli in Banff National Park, Alberta in September 2016.

Iris Nebula by Brecher

In the Deep Blue: Stargazer Captures Stunning Image of Iris Nebula

By Nina Sen published

Astrophotographer Ron Brecher took this image of the Iris Nebula from Guelph, Ontario on September 10, 2016.

space history, nasa, space shuttle

'Star Trek' and NASA: A Mind-Meld of Science Fiction and Fact in Pictures

By Nina Sen published

NASA and "Star Trek" are both committed to exploring the final frontier, so it's no surprise they have teamed up occasionally. Take a look at some great NASA-Trek moments over the years.

Perseid Fireball By Sheridan

Wow! Perseid Meteor Shower Fireball Inspires a Skywatcher Happy Dance

By Nina Sen published

Astrophotgrapher Chris Sheridan took this image of a Perseid fireball from Kerr Lake on the North Carolina – Virginia border on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. And, he did a happy dance.

Milky Way from Nebraska

Milky Way Path Leads Skywatcher to an Amazing View (Photo)

By Nina Sen published

Skywatcher Rick Moore took this image when he was stargazing at the Platte River, in Louisville, Nebraska.

Barnard 72 by Chumack

Photographer Captures a Dark Snake Nebula in the Night Sky

By Nina Sen published

Astrophotographer John Chumack took this image focusing on Barnard 72 or the Snake Nebula from John Bryan State Park Observatory in Yellow Springs, Ohio on July 2, 2016.

Moon on 47th Anniversary of Apollo Landing

Full Moon Memory: Skywatcher Snaps a Lunar View for Apollo 11 Anniversary

By Nina Sen published

Italian Astrophysicist Gianluca Masi took the image on July 20, 2016, 47 years after man first landed on the moon from Rome, Italy.

Mauna Kea Milky Way by Mike Beck

Milky Way Shines in Orange Over Mauna Kea (Photo)

By Nina Sen published

On a tranquil Hawaii vacation, astrophotographer Mike Beck took a chance road trip — where he captured this image of the glimmering orange night sky.

Rainbow Airglow Above the Azores by Claro

Incredible! Skywatcher Captures Colorful Rainbow Airglow Over Azores Island

By Nina Sen published

Above the low clouds on Pico Mountain, skywatcher Miguel Claro captured this incredible 'rainbow airglow' in March 2016 from Pico Island, Azores.

Mars, Saturn, Antares and Comet 252p/Linear by Tom Harper

Planets, a Star and a Comet: Four Celestial Bodies Meet in Stunning Skywatching Image

By Nina Sen published

A red planet, a ringed planet and a bright yellow star meet in the night while a comet whizzes by in a gorgeous skywatching image.

Milky Way and Comet 252P/LINEAR by Abels

The Milky Way and a Green Comet Amaze Amateur Astronomer (Photo)

By Nina Sen published

Astrophotographer Jim Abels took this image of a comet and the Milky Way from Montauk, New York in April 2016.

ISS Parallel to Milky Way from Qatar

Perfectly Parallel: Skywatcher Spots Milky Way and ISS

By Nina Sen published

Astrophotographer Hammad Iqbal took this image of a perfectly parallel pass of the ISS to the Milky Way from Doha, Qatar on May 6, 2016.

Morning Milky Way by Pollock

Morning Milky Way Shines Over Summer Triangle in Stunning Photo

By Nina Sen published

Minutes before clouds gathered over the night sky, astrophotographer Matt Pollock caught this snapshot of the Milky Way on March 3, 2016 from Cherry Plain State Park in Petersburg, New York.

Milky Way and Self-Portrait from Moab

Milky Way, Moab and Me: Skywatcher Shoots Self-Portrait Under Moab Sky

By Nina Sen published

Next to a looming arch, astrophotographer Joshua Snow stands under the Milky Way in one of his favorite skywatching spots. He took the image from Arches National Park in Moab, Utah in May 2016.

Aurora Australis from South Island, NZ

Wow! Surprise Storm Sets Scene for Skywatcher's First Southern Lights Shot

By Nina Sen published

Comet Linear 252P by Chumack

Green Comet Thrills Amateur Astronomer (Photo)

By Nina Sen published

The green glow of a spring comet lights up this stunning image taken by astrophotographer John Chumack from John Bryan State Park Observatory in Yellow Springs, Ohio on April 12, 2016.

Milky Way from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia

Milky Way Meets Meadow in Skywatcher Photo

By Nina Sen published

Astrophotographer Alexis Hengen took this image of the Milky Way from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia on July 24, 2015.

Marshall Point Lighthouse and Mikly Way by Taylor Photography

Milky Way Beacon: Maine Lighthouse Shines Toward Milky Way Core

By Nina Sen published

This image of the Milky Way over Marshall Point Lighthouse was taken by Mike Taylor & Sonia MacNeil, the team at Taylor Photography from Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde, Maine.

Milky Way from Havasu Falls

The 'Blue Hour' Milky Way Glitters Over Havasu Falls in Stunning Photo

By Nina Sen published

Astrophotographer Tony Prince took this image of the Milky Way on March 10, 2016 from Havasu Falls, Arizona.

Sunspot AR2529 by Chumack

Falling for the Sun: Heart-Shaped Sunspot Thrills Astrophotographer

By Nina Sen published

Astrophotographer John Chumack. captured the heart-shaped sunspot from his backyard Observatory in Dayton, Ohio on April 12, 2016.

Comet Linear 252P from Arizona

Stunning Turquoise Comet Wows Amateur Astronomer (Photo)

By Nina Sen published

Skywatcher Chris Schur was able to glimpse Comet Linear 252P with his naked eye just after capturing it on camera. The image was taken from Payson, Arizona on the morning of April 2.

Milky Way from Arches National Park

Milky Way Glitters Over Arches National Park

By Nina Sen published

Astrophotographer Manish Mamtani took this image of the Milky Way in April 2016 from Arches National Park in Utah.

Skywatcher Image of Falcon 9 Launch, May 6, 2016

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Heads for the Stars in Stunning Photo

By Nina Sen published

Astrophotographer Mike Killian took an amazing image of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launching into the night sky on May 6 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

Milky Way Over Penobscot River

Milky Way Over Maine's Penobscot River Captured in Stunning Photo

By Nina Sen published

Astrophotographer A. Garrett Evans took this image of the Milky Way on March 12, 2016 at Sandy Point Beach in Stockton Springs, Maine.

Globular Cluster M2 by Ron Brecher

Splash of Stars! Sparkling Globular Cluster Wows Skywatcher

By Nina Sen published

This stunning image of globular cluster M2 was taken by astrophotographer Ron Brecher from Guelph, Ontario in September 2013.

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