Welcome to Astronomy magazine's Online Reader Gallery — a collection of spectacular images from astrophotographers around the world.  Categories include Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Planets, Sun and Moon, Comets, and Other.

Anyone can browse the gallery, but registration and the creation of a valid screenname is required to leave comments or submit an image.  Registration is free and easy.  Register here.

Click on an image or gallery name below to get started!

If you want to submit an image, click on a gallery below, and look for the button "Submit your work to the gallery".

To learn more about astrophotography techniques and equipment, join the Astro Imaging discussion in our Reader Forums.