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

Meteor Over Morocco Captured in Stunning Photo

By Nina Sen published 15 December 14

Astrophotographer Jason Matias took this image in July 2014 above the High Atlas mountains in sub-Saharan Morocco.

Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Image of Sunspot and Plane

By Nina Sen published 1 December 14

This stunning image shows a plane appearing to pass before the sun. Astrophotographer Michael Sanders captured the image from Bangkok, Thailand.

Mars and Two Nebulas Shine in Stunning Skywatcher Photos

By Nina Sen published 28 November 14

These amazing images show the planet Mars passing below two nebulas. Astrophotographer Derek Demeter took the images from the Stardust Ranch in Okeechobee, Florida.

Orionid Meteor, Aurora, Big Dipper by Ashley

Photographer Captures Meteor, Aurora and Big Dipper in 1 Amazing Photo

By Nina Sen published 24 November 14

Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Milky Way Above Jersey Shore

By Nina Sen published 7 October 14

Astrophotographer Chris Bakley took this image from Cape May, New Jersey on Aug. 27, 2014.

Wow! Photographer Captures Stunning View of Milky Way from Maine

By Nina Sen published 29 September 14

Astrophotographer Adam Woodworth took this image from the Raven’s Nest cliffs in Acadia National Park in Maine.

Milky Way Dazzles Over New Jersey's Cape May Beach (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 26 September 14

As summer came to a close, astrophotographer Chris Bakley took this stunning image of the Milky Way from Cape May, New Jersey. See how he did it.

The Marvelous Milky Way: Midnight in the Adirondacks (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 8 September 14

Budding Night Sky Photographer Sees a Stunning Crescent Moon (Image)

By Nina Sen published 19 August 14

John Nelson took this image of the crescent moon from the Pacific Northwest. See how he did it here.

Moon, Mars and Bright Star Spica Captivate Amateur Astronomer (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 13 August 14

Astrophotographer Giuseppe Petricca captured the colorful conjuction of the moon, Mars and Spica in this image.See how astrophotographer Giuseppe Petricca captured the photo here.

Wow! Milky Way Glows Over New Zealand in Stunning Photo

By Nina Sen published 13 August 14

This image was taken by astrophotographer Amit Kamble from a dark sky site near Foxton, New Zealand on July 27. See how he did it here.

Amazing Andromeda Galaxy View Captured by Amateur Astronomer (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 11 August 14

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro took this image on July 27 from Monsaraz in the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve located near Alentejo, Portugal. See how he did it.

Stunning Nebulas of Sagittarius Captured by Amateur Astronomer (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 5 August 14

Astrophotographer Terry Hancock took this image of M8 and M20, the Lagoon and Trifid Nebulas, on July 6 from Fremont, Michigan.

Milky Way, Moon and Lighthouse from Maine

Rising Moon and Milky Way Glow Above Maine Lighthouse (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 31 July 14

Astrophotographer Jon Secord took this image from Pemaquid Lighthouse in Pemaquid, Maine on June 21.

Moon, Venus, and the Pleadies from Arizona

Astrophotographer Catches Star Cluster, Moon & Venus in One Amazing Photo

By Nina Sen published 24 July 14

Astrophotographer took this image of the moon, Venus, and the Pleiades on June 24, 2014 from Tucson, Arizona.

Stargazer Spots Pluto Amid Sagittarius Stars (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 17 July 14

Astrophotographer John Chumack captured the dwarf planet Pluto among the star fields of Sagittarius.

Mysterious Night-Shining Clouds Glow Above Northern Ireland (Photo)

By Nina Sen last updated 27 July 22

Milky Way Looms Large Over Washington in Amazing Photo

By Nina Sen published 27 June 14

Golden 'Honey Moon' Captured in Gorgeous Photo

By Nina Sen published 20 June 14

A stunning new photo shows the full "honey moon" rising behind a woman practicing yoga. The image was taken by photographer Mark Gee on June 13, 2014 from Maupuia Park in Wellington, New Zealand.

Spooky 'Honey' Moon Casts Glow on Friday the 13th (Photos)

By Nina Sen published 13 June 14

This month's full moon is set to fall on the 13th, a rare occurrence that won't happen again for 35 years.

Stargazer Captures Amazing Close-up of Butterfly Nebula (Photo)

By Nina Sen published 11 June 14

Astrophotographer Terry Hancock took this image as part of his mosaic of the Gamma Cygni region from his backyard observatory in Fremont, Michigan on May 29, 2014.