Salute to Chinese AstrophotographersDedicated to becoming a leading community for astronomy enthusiasts in China
Since its establishment in 2020, iStarShooter has released a WeChat Mini Program and a website. We continuously update and iterate to improve user experience while meeting user needs. Through constant refinement, we have gained recognition and influence within the domestic astronomy enthusiast circle.
iStarShooter adheres to the concept of serving users, providing a pure space for ordinary people to appreciate the starry sky, and a platform for astrophotographers to share and communicate. We hope to let more people understand astronomy and fall in love with the starry sky, while striving to create more value and influence for astrophotographers.
Convenient
WeChat Mini Program or website, enjoy beautiful starry sky photos anytime, anywhere
Professional
Designed specifically for astrophotography, everything is just right
Communication
Communicate with astronomy enthusiasts nationwide anytime, find like-minded people nearby
Appreciation & Reference
Appreciate unparalleled starry sky photos, detailed shooting parameters provide technical reference for your future shooting
Astrophotography Contest
Undertake various astrophotography competitions, comprehensive competition support and selection system escort the competition
Jury
A jury composed of experienced volunteers scores and comments on works, letting you know the quality of the works
Milestones
Total Lunar Eclipse Micro-Photography Contest
On November 8, 2022, the spectacle of the total lunar eclipse occulting Uranus was staged across the country. iStarShooter and QHYCCD jointly held a micro-photography contest
Global Starry Sky Photography Contest
Undertook the 'Global Starry Sky Photography Contest' hosted by China Photo Press and was responsible for building the entire submission platform including WeChat Mini Program and website
2nd Hangzhou University Alliance Astrophotography Contest
Undertook the 2nd Hangzhou University Alliance Astrophotography Contest hosted by Hangzhou Astronomy University Alliance
First Jury Established
A jury composed of experienced astrophotographer volunteers ensures the birth of 'Astronomy Picture of the Day' through a fair and impartial voting mechanism
Mini Program V3.0 Released
Version 3.0 upgraded the nearby function, combined with the map, making it easier for friends to find like-minded people nearby
5th Yangtze River Delta Star Party Photo Contest
Undertook the 5th Yangtze River Delta Star Party Photo Contest hosted by Hangzhou Astronomical Society and successfully completed the solicitation and selection work
Two Contests Held Simultaneously
The 1st Hangzhou University Students Astrophotography Contest and the Player One Cup Astrophotography Contest - Season 1 were held simultaneously on iStarShooter
Mini Program V2.0 Released
Version 2.0 fully updated and optimized the interface style and layout, bringing a better user experience
Website Launch
Users can easily switch between the website and the Mini Program to browse, publish, like, and comment on astrophotography works anytime, anywhere
4th Yangtze River Delta Star Party Photo Contest
Undertook the 4th Yangtze River Delta Star Party Photo Contest hosted by Hangzhou Astronomical Society for the first time and achieved complete success
Joint Call for Contributions
Successfully held the '2020 Perseid Meteor Shower Joint Call for Contributions' with Southern Astronomy & Tianwentong
First Astrophotography Contest
Exclusively sponsored by 'Lyra', successfully held the first comprehensive astrophotography contest
Brand Established
Released the first version of the WeChat Mini Program on May 4, 2020. Since then, Chinese astronomy enthusiasts have their own 'Astronomy Picture of the Day'
Partners
