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

Starry Winter Night Glows Above Thar Desert
By Nina Sen published
The photographer's campsite glows over the white salt.

'Lucky' Snapshot of Orionid Meteor Shower a Stunner (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
This stunning photo of Orionid Meteor Shower from Rocky Mountain National Park was captured by Nina Embervine.

Blood Red 'Hunter’s Moon' Looms in Night Sky Photo
By Nina Sen published
The full moon at the end of October is called the "Hunter's Moon."

Rare Double Green Flash Captured in Sunset Photos
By Nina Sen published
Photographer Josh Knutson saw a rare double green flash off the California coast.

The Galaxy Next Door: Stunning Star Clouds Shine in Andromeda (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
Astrophotographers Bob and Janice Fera took this spectacular image of star clouds in Andromeda Galaxy.

It's Full of Stars! Globular Cluster Sparkles in Cosmic Photo
By Nina Sen published
Astronomer Adam Block took this spectacular photo of Messier 5 from Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter, University of Arizona

Spiral Galaxy Shakes Off Cosmic Dust in Photo
By Nina Sen published
Night sky photographer Bill Snyder shoots spectacular Barred Spiral Galaxy.

Window to the Stars: Canyon and Cosmos Dazzle in Photo
By Nina Sen published
Night sky photographer Tunc Tezel took this breathtaking photo from the elusive 'window' to the stars.

Pac-Man Nebula Chomps Through Deep Space in Photo
By Nina Sen published
The Pac-Man Nebula appears to be devouring its way through the constellation of Cassiopeia in this stunning skywatching image.

Birth of Cool: Photographers Catch Brilliant Fetus Nebula
By Nina Sen published
The Fetus Nebula shines a cool blue in stunning image by astrophotographers Bob and Janice Fera.

Hunter and Unicorn Shine in Night Sky Photo
By Nina Sen published
The constellations Monoceros and Orion appear in spectacular night sky photo.

'Supermoon' and Star Trails Shine On Flower Fields (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
Tne 2012 supermoon puts a stunning spotlight on star trails over field of flowers.

Queen of the Night: Classy Cassiopeia Constellation Reigns Over Meteor (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
A meteor shoots through the night sky near the constellation Cassiopeia in this amazing photo.

A Rose Like No Other: New Photo Shows Stunning Rosette Nebula
By Nina Sen published
The glowing gas and central cluster of the Rosette Nebula are showcased here.

Magnificent Moon Rises With Soaring Birds (Photo)
By Nina Sen published
Photographer VegaStar Carpentier took this stunning moon photo during its first quarter phase.

Photographer Captures Rocket Launch as Amazing Arc of Light
By Nina Sen published
The launch of an Atlas 5 rocket carrying NASA probes shines as a fiery arc in this photo.

Photographer Spies Stunning Crescent Moon Over France
By Nina Sen published
Spectacular crescent moon hangs in night sky photo.

Spectacular Nebula Shines Bright in Night Sky Photo
By Nina Sen published
Brilliant colors abound near the Rho Ophiuchi nebula.

Stairway to Heaven: Stars and Planets Align in Night Sky Photo
By Nina Sen published
The Pleiades star cluster stands highest in the sky appearing as a close group of bright blue dots.

Spiral Triangulum Galaxy Shines in Stargazer's Photo
By Nina Sen published
Astrophotographer Amir Hossein Abolfath took this new photo of the Triangulum galaxy in August 2012.

Perseid Meteor Streaks Over Medieval Castle in Picturesque Photo
By Nina Sen published
Photographer Sebastian Voltmer took this striking photo of a Perseid meteor over an Austrian castle.

Photographer Snaps Amazing View of Sun with Hot Telescope
By Nina Sen published
Photographer Brett Dahl of Texas braves a super-hot telescope to observe filaments on the sun.

Surreal Photo Shows 'Belt of Venus' in Our Pink Sky
By Nina Sen published
With the sun rising behind the photographer, the Belt of Venus is the pinkish streak caused by the atmosphere reflecting light from the setting or rising sun.
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