Articles by 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

Wow! Ocean Glows an Ethereal Blue Under Milky Way's Starlight (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 12 August 15

Photographer Jeffrey Berkes took this image from Cannon Beach in Oregon around the Haystack Rock Bird Sanctuary.

Mountaineer Spies the Milky Way from the Himalayas (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 10 August 15

As the World Turns: Night Sky Photographer Snaps Earth's Precession

By Nina Sen published 31 May 15

The Earth's precession is captured in stunning detail in this image by astrophotographer Miguel Claro from inside the Mourão Castle, in the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve.

ISS, Mars, Mercury, Venus and Moon Petricca

Space Station, Moon and Planets Dance Over Pisa

By Nina Sen published 29 May 15

Astrophotographer Giuseppe Petricca took this image of the ISS, the Moon, Venus, Mars, Mercury and the Leaning Tower of Pisa from Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.

Milky Way Glows Over Maine Beach in Stunning Photo

By Nina Sen published 28 May 15

Astrophotographer A. Garrett Evans took this image of the Milky Way over Popham Beach State Park in Maine the morning of April 18, 2015 as a 9-shot panorama.

Bubble Nebula Dazzles in Amateur Astronomer's Photo

By Nina Sen published 27 May 15

This image of the Bubble Nebula was taken by astrophotographer Jaspal Chadha from London.

Whirlpool Galaxy Glows Purple and Blue in Amateur Photo

By Nina Sen published 20 May 15

The striking arms of the Whirlpool galaxy can be seen in stunning detail in this astrophotographer image by Jaspal Chadha.

Is Our Milky Way Under Scorpion Attack? Nope, Just Awesome Photos

By Nina Sen published 13 May 15

Mamtani took the image in Borrego Springs, California during the weekend of April 17, 2015.

Green and Gold Northern Lights Dance in Stargazer's Spectacular Photo

By Nina Sen published 5 May 15

This amazing image of the Northern Lights was a lucky shot for astrophotographer Manish Mamtani. Mamtani took the image from Long Lake Recreation Area in Wisconsin on Match 17, 2015.

Full Moon Shines Over Lighthouse in Stunning View (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 29 April 15

Greg Diesel took this image of the moon over the Bodie Island Lighthouse in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Nubble Lighthouse and Milky Way by Evans

Milky Way Majesty in Maine Captivates Night Sky Photographer (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 29 April 15

Stargazer Enjoys Venus View from Giant's Causeway in Ireland (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 16 April 15

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro took this image between the Giant’s Causeway, near Bushmills, in northeast coast of Northen Ireland on March 20, 2015.

Zodiacal Light and Meteors Light Up the Night (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 7 April 15

Zodiacal lights shine across the horizon in this stargarzer image. Photographer Jeffrey Berkes took the image over the Florida Keys in 2012.

The Milky Way Over Loon Island: A Stargazer's Stunning View (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 7 April 15

Astrophotographer A. Garrett Evans took the image Loon Island Lighthouse on Lake Sunapee in Sunapee, New Hampshire on Feb. 28, 2015.

Photographer's Cosmic Passion Leads to Stunning Night Sky Images

By Nina Sen published 30 March 15

Night sky photographer Connor Hicks submitted these magnificent photos of star trails and a moon halo. See how Hicks created the amazing view.

Glowing Green: Comet Lovejoy Shines in Stargazer Photo

By Nina Sen published 20 March 15

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro took the image from Juromenha, Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve, Portugal on Jan. 11, 2015.

Between Sea Stacks: Astrophotographer Capture Setting Stunning Sky View

By Nina Sen published 12 March 15

Astrophotographer Jason Matias captured this gorgeous night view of the moon setting between sea stacks.

Trifid Nebula Glows in Stunning Photo By Amateur Astronomer

By Nina Sen published 12 March 15

Astrophotographer Navaneeth Unnikrishnan captured the Trifid Nebula from Karnataka, India.

Orion Nebula Glows in Amateur Astronomer's Amazing Photo

By Nina Sen published 2 February 15

Amateur astronomer Keith Hanssen took this image of the Orion Nebula in November from Montana.

Photographer Snaps Serene Moonlit View of Hungary Village

By Nina Sen published 2 February 15

Amateur astrophotographer Béla Papp took this picturesque moonlit scene near the village of Óbánya in southwest Hungary.

Heart Nebula's Cloudy Core Glows in Amateur Photo

By Nina Sen published 20 January 15

Astrophotographer Jaspal Chadha took this image over four nights in December 2014 and January 2015.

Supernova Blast in Superwind Galaxy Glows in Amateur Photo

By Nina Sen published 13 January 15

This stunning image shows a bright supernova in the Superwind galaxy taken on Jan. 2 by astrophotographer Justin Ng.

Green Comet Lovejoy Dazzles in Spectacular Photo: See It in Telescopes

By Nina Sen published 5 January 15

This spectacular image is of the newfound Comet Lovejoy taken just before the new year. Astrophotographer Justin Ng took the image from Singapore on Dec. 29, 2014.