My name is Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau. I was born on April 27, 1973, in Rafaela, Santa Fe, Argentina. Since childhood, I’ve been passionate about astronomy, and this passion has been fueled by various events such as the space exploration boom, shuttle missions, the appearance of Halley’s Comet (which I had the opportunity to observe), and the 1987 supernova, among others.
Throughout my life, I have continued to nurture my love for gazing at the starry sky, even with the naked eye.
In 2006, I began my career as a professional photographer, specializing in portraits of children and families. However, from the outset, I also turned my camera toward the sky, capturing, for example, the awe-inspiring visit of Comet McNaught in early 2007.
It was in early 2015, with the passage of Comet Lovejoy, that my dedication to astrophotography intensified significantly. I have been learning this discipline on my own.
In 2017, I acquired my first H-alpha solar telescope, captivated by the images I could capture through it. Gradually, I faced the inherent challenges of solar photography and learned about capture techniques, processing, and the ideal equipment for obtaining the best results. As I immersed myself more and more in this field, I realized that solar photography was my true passion. Since 2020, 90% of my work has focused on capturing the beauty of the sun.
Thanks to my dedication to solar photography, I have gained worldwide recognition. My photographs have been published on prominent science portals, websites, newspapers, and other media outlets. In the course of 2023, one of my images captured global attention and went viral after being published on March 10 on the Space Weather website. For approximately two months, it was widely disseminated, being shared by science portals, news outlets, and prestigious print and online media in various countries, from the United States to Guam, through the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and many others. In my country, it also caused a great impact, and the Todo Noticias (TN) website published an extensive article about my work in solar photography, which was echoed by television channels, radios, and other national media.
On September 14, 2023, my photograph "A Sun Question" was selected as the winner of the "Our Sun" category in the world's most prestigious astrophotography contest, organized by the Royal Museums of Greenwich in the United Kingdom. In this edition, more than 4000 photographs from 65 different countries, sent by the best astrophotographers in the world, participated. Additionally, three of my photographs were selected as finalists and are currently part of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year book, as well as a photographic exhibition at the Greenwich Maritime Museum.
By the end of 2023, the prestigious scientific journal Nature, founded in 1869, selected my photograph “A Sun Question” as one of the scientific images of the year.
On February 17, 2024, I photographed a rare solar prominence over 200,000 km high, which quickly captured global attention and triggered a true avalanche of coverage in the world’s most prestigious media outlets. The BBC in London and BBC Mundo (in Spanish) highlighted my solar photography work. I also had a live interview on France 24 in Spanish and participated in the renowned program Objetivo Planeta on Spanish television (RTVE). Furthermore, this photograph was chosen as one of the scientific images of February by the UK’s Nature magazine.
This worldwide recognition also piqued the interest of Argentina’s major news outlets, resulting in extensive coverage by TN, Clarín, La Nación, Radio Nacional, and other media and portals. I also appeared on the program Fenómenos on TN and twice on the live show Programa Re Despiertos, also on TN.
Recognitions, Exhibitions, and Publications
On September 14, 2023, my photograph "A Sun Question" was selected as the winner of the "Our Sun" category in the world's most prestigious astrophotography contest, organized by the Royal Museums of Greenwich in the United Kingdom. In this edition, more than 4000 photographs from 65 different countries, sent by the best astrophotographers in the world, participated. Additionally, three of my photographs were selected as finalists and are currently part of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year book, as well as a photographic exhibition at the Greenwich Maritime Museum.
On four occasions, my photos have been featured by NASA as the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD):
- July 16, 2022: Tycho and Clavius Craters at Dawn.
- August 5, 2021: Tycho and Clavius Craters.
- November 11, 2019: Lunar craters Langrenus and Petavius.
- October 28, 2019: Photograph of the space station transiting in front of the sun.
Receiving an APOD is one of the most significant recognitions in the field of astrophotography. The winning photos are selected by two NASA astrophysicists, and the image’s explanation is provided by a professional astronomer.
On March 6, 2024, the BBC released a video about my work, produced by journalist Tom Heyden.
En BBC Mundo, the Spanish-language branch of the BBC, highlighted my work in solar photography in an article published on March 7, 2024. The piece was written by journalist Atahualpa Amerise
Participation in the renowned program “Objetivo Planeta,” hosted by Lorenzo Milá, alongside astrophysicist Héctor Socas Navarro from the Instituto Astrofísico de Canarias.
In February 2024, the prestigious scientific journal Nature, founded in 1869, selected my photograph of a rare solar prominence as one of the scientific images of the month.
At the end of 2023, the prestigious scientific journal Nature, founded in 1869, selected my photograph titled “A Sun Question” as one of the scientific images of the year.
On February 26, 2024, the prestigious English newspaper The Sun published an article about one of my photographs, capturing a rare solar prominence. The piece was written by journalist Olivia Allhusen
On March 9, 2024, I participated in a live interview for the France 24 Español news channel.
On March 3, 2024, the Todo Noticias (TN) portal published an extensive article about my work, written by journalist Uriel Bederman.
On March 11, 2024, the renowned newspaper Clarín published an extensive article about my work, written by journalist Nicolás Mancini
On February 27, 2024, the renowned newspaper La Nación published an extensive article about my work, written by journalist Emiliano Pettovello
On March 12, 2024, the renowned magazine Billiken published an intriguing article about my work, written by journalist Lucía Jauzat
During the period from November 2020 to January 2024, my photos were featured on the cover of the Space Weather website 18 times. This website, associated with NASA, enjoys worldwide popularity due to its constant updates on solar behavior, auroras, and all aspects related to “space weather.”
It’s a tremendous honor that my photographs have contributed to illustrating relevant scientific events showcased on this platform. Space Weather, created and maintained by Dr. Tony Phillips, a renowned professional astronomer, researcher, and author of over 100 scientific articles, has become an invaluable reference for those interested in the study of space and its phenomena.
On March 12, 2024, I participated in an interview for Radio Nacional.
On April 8 and March 19, 2024, I had the opportunity to participate in the program “Re Despiertos” on the TN news channel.
Participation in the program “Fenómenos,” aired on the TN news channel.
On April 5, 2023, an extensive article about my work in solar photography was published on the Todo Noticias (TN) portal. This publication was echoed by television channels, radio stations, and other national media.
June 21, 2023 and July 1, 2023.
Municipal Art Museum of the city of Rafaela, March 25, 2018. On May 18, as part of the activities for International Museum Day, I conducted a guided tour of my exhibition and an astronomical observation with one of my telescopes from the terrace of the complex, open to the public.
Speaker at the congress and conducting a workshop on Astronomical Landscapes in Villa La Angostura, Argentina, in October 2018.
The Sky Facebook page (@APOD.Sky) has published 19 photos between the years 2018 and January 2024Every day, on this NASA page, two standout photos are shared from all the submissions received as candidates for the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)
Since 1997, the Italian website astronomia.com has been devoted to publishing news, articles, and guides about astronomy. It also features a forum where enthusiasts can exchange knowledge about this fascinating subject. Additionally, this portal daily selects a standout photograph as the Astronomy Picture of the Day. I take pride in sharing that my photos have been chosen 33 times from December 2020 to mid-June 2023.
The “Galileo Galilei” Astronomical Association of Italy is known for providing technical support to the national and international scientific community, offering valuable assistance in astronomical monitoring. Their goal is to establish a fixed observation point that facilitates monthly meetings and provides an accessible space for amateur astronomers and those interested in pursuing their passion for astronomy. Additionally, they select a daily featured photograph as the Astronomy Picture of the Day. My photos have been selected 27 times between August 2020 and April 2023.
Within the field of astrophotography, one of the most widely used brands of astronomical cameras in the world is ZWO. This company published an interview with me about my work in solar photography on November 15, 2020, on their website. It was the first time they featured the story of an astrophotographer dedicated to photographing the sun. It was truly a great honor for me to have received this recognition and to answer such interesting questions about how I capture my photographs.
I also made photographic exhibitions, talks and astronomical observations in different schools and cultural centers in my city and nearby cities. As well as notes on local radio and cable channels.
Links
Royal Museums Greenwich:
https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/astronomy-photographer-year/galleries/our-sun-2023
APOD-NASA:
- https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220716.html
- https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210805.html
- https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap191111.html
- https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap191028.html
Nature 2024:
https://www.nature.com/immersive
Nature 2023:
https://www.nature.com/immersive/
Todo Noticias (TN):
Space Weather:
- spaceweather.com – 10-03-2023
- spaceweather.com – 20-12-2022
- spaceweather.com – 05-12-2022
- spaceweather.com – 25-09-2022
- spaceweather.com – 07-09-2022
- spaceweather.com – 05-05-2022
- spaceweather.com – 03-05-2022
- spaceweather.com – 06-04-2022
- spaceweather.com – 07-02-2022
- spaceweather.com – 05-02-2022
- spaceweather.com – 07-01-2022
- spaceweather.com – 30-08-2021
- spaceweather.com – 08-08-2021
- spaceweather.com – 27-02-2021
- spaceweather.com – 13-02-2021
- spaceweather.com – 17-12-2020
- spaceweather.com – 28-11-2020
Clarín:
La Nación:
Billiken:
https://billiken.lat/interesante/eduardo-schaberger-el-argentino-que-fotografio-el-sol/
Radio Nacional:
https://www.radionacional.com.ar/un-fotografo-solar-de-santa-fe-revoluciona-al-mundo-del-arte-con-sus-fotos/
APOD GrAG:
- An Enormous 100,000km Solar Prominence!
- A magnificent prominence – Apod GrAG
- Huge solar prominence – Apod GrAG
- A “hole” in the sun – Apod GrAG
- Southern summer sun – Apod GrAG
- A sun question – Apod GrAG
- ISS solar transit and huge prominence – Apod GrAG
- Loop Prominence – Apod GrAG
- Three Shades of Totality – Apod GrAG
- Ultraviolet Sun – Apod GrAG
- Huge-solar-prominence-2 – Apod GrAG
- Big Sunspot AR2936 – Apod GrAG
- Sunspot Archipelago – Apod GrAG
- Huge solar filament – Apod GrAG
- The beauty of a spotless sun – Apod GrAG
- Thin moon in the sunset – Apod GrAG
- Prominences and new sunspot – Apod GrAG
- Huge solar prominence – Apod GrAG
- Solar Prominence and new active region – Apod GrAG
- Orange Sun – Apod GrAG
- New giant sunspot – Apod GrAG
- Black and White Sun – Apod GrAG
- Coronal Loop Prominence – Apod GrAG
- Blue Micro Moon vs Super Moon – Apod GrAG
- Sunspot AR2781 in high resolution – Apod GrAG
- Sunspot and huge prominence – Apod GrAG
- New little sunspot – Apod GrAG
- Solar Prominence – Apod GrAG
AAPOD2:
BBC Londres:
https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0hgsj09/stunning-photos-show-the-sun-like-never-before
BBC Mundo:
RTVE España:
The Sun UK:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/26194508/rare-space-pics-show-plasma-erupting/
France 24:
Sky NASA:
- Active Sun with a loop-shaped prominence
- Small Sunspots Large fillaments (WL vs Ha)
- A Very Active Sun
- How big is our sun?
- A magnificent solar prominence
- Solar encounter
- Snaking Filaments
- Lunar transit 08-29-2022
- Crescent moon in a magical sunset
- Three shades of totality
- Solar landscape
- Jellyfish Moon
- The ISS solar transit 09-26-2021
- Solar eclipse 12-14-20
- Super Moon vs Blue Micro Moon
- Space Station Transits a Spotless Sun
- Space Station Crosses the Moon
- ISS Transit infront of the Sun
- Lunar Craters Langrenus and Petavius in High Res
Nota website ZWO:
- APOD Italia – Astronomia.com:
- PICCOLE MACCHIE, GRANDI FILAMENTI
- PROMINENZA SOLARE DI 100.000 KM
- La Luna e la leonessa
- Quanto è grande il Sole?
- Macchia solare in alta risoluzione
- Un Sole pieno di attività
- Paesaggio solare
- Domande sul Sole?
- Prominenza ad anello
- Un enorme filamento solare
- Transito lunare diurno della Stazione Spaziale
- Falce di Luna in un magico tramonto
- Tycho e Clavius
- In volo sulle macchie solari
- 3 ombre di totalità
- Complesso di macchie solari
- Luna-Medusa
- Il Sole allo specchio
- Che prominenza!
- Primo piano di una macchia solare
- La Stazione Tiangong transita sul Sole
- La Stazione Spaziale attraversa il disco solare
- Attività solare nello spettro del Calcio
- Un enorme filamento solare
- Macchie solari nell’emisfero Sud – APOD by Astronomia.com
- La Luna tra le fiamme bianche
- Gibbosa Calante
- Nuova Macchia Solare!
- Grande Prominenza Solare
- Macchie solari al filtro di calcio
- Protuberanza diffusa
- Transito della ISS sul Sole
- Prominenza Solare
- Eclissi solare del 2020
- A very active Sun