About me

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

Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest - Royal Museums Greenwich

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.

APOD-NASA

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.

BBC Londres - 2024

On March 6, 2024, the BBC released a video about my work, produced by journalist Tom Heyden.

BBC Mundo (español) - 2024

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

RTVE (España) Objetivo Planeta - 2024

Participation in the renowned program “Objetivo Planeta,” hosted by Lorenzo Milá, alongside astrophysicist Héctor Socas Navarro from the Instituto Astrofísico de Canarias.

Revista Nature - Mejores fotos científicas de Febrero de 2024

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.

Revista Nature - Mejores fotos científicas del año 2023

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.

The Sun - UK - 2024

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

France 24 Español - 2024

On March 9, 2024, I participated in a live interview for the France 24 Español news channel.

Portal Todo Noticias (TN) - 2024

On March 3, 2024, the Todo Noticias (TN) portal published an extensive article about my work, written by journalist Uriel Bederman.

Clarín - 2024

On March 11, 2024, the renowned newspaper Clarín published an extensive article about my work, written by journalist Nicolás Mancini

La Nación - 2024

On February 27, 2024, the renowned newspaper La Nación published an extensive article about my work, written by journalist Emiliano Pettovello

Billiken - 2024

On March 12, 2024, the renowned magazine Billiken published an intriguing article about my work, written by journalist Lucía Jauzat

Space Weather

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.

Radio Nacional - 2024

On March 12, 2024, I participated in an interview for Radio Nacional.

Re Despiertos - TN - 2024

On April 8 and March 19, 2024, I had the opportunity to participate in the program “Re Despiertos” on the TN news channel.

Fenómenos - TN - 2024

Participation in the program “Fenómenos,” aired on the TN news channel.

Nota publicada en el portal Todo Noticias (TN) - 2023

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.

Photographic Exhibition and Observation Day at the “La Estación” Recreational Complex, Rafaela

June 21, 2023 and July 1, 2023.

Photographic Exhibition ‘Astrophotography: Science and Art’

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.

Second Nature Photography Congress

Speaker at the congress and conducting a workshop on Astronomical Landscapes in Villa La Angostura, Argentina, in October 2018.

Sky NASA

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)

APOD Astronomia.com

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.

Apod GrAG

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.

Article Published on the Website of Astronomical Camera Manufacturer ZWO

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.

Photographic exhibitions, talks and astronomical observations in different schools and cultural centers

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:

Nature 2024:

https://www.nature.com/immersive

Nature 2023:

https://www.nature.com/immersive/

Todo Noticias (TN):

Space Weather:

Clarín:

La Nación:

https://www.lanacion.com.ar/lifestyle/en-las-redes/es-argentino-fotografio-una-extrana-erupcion-de-200000-kilometros-sobre-la-superficie-del-sol-y-en-nid26022024/

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: 

AAPOD2: 

BBC Londres:

https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0hgsj09/stunning-photos-show-the-sun-like-never-before

BBC Mundo:

https://www.bbc.com/mundo/

RTVE España:

The Sun UK:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/26194508/rare-space-pics-show-plasma-erupting/

France 24:

Sky NASA:

Nota website ZWO:

  • APOD Italia – Astronomia.com: