Michael Shapiro is a fine-art astrophotographer whose work explores the structure, scale, and quiet beauty of the night sky. His images reveal celestial phenomena often invisible to the naked eye, blending scientific precision with an artistic sensibility.
Based in Michigan, Michael began his journey into astrophotography after experiencing a total solar eclipse in 2017—a moment that transformed a lifelong fascination with astronomy into a dedicated pursuit. Since then, he has dedicated countless hours to capturing deep-sky objects, planetary details, and rare celestial events from both dark-sky locations and light-polluted environments.
Through Astroshap, Michael presents the cosmos not as distant abstraction, but as a living landscape of light, motion, and form. His work invites viewers to slow down, look deeper, and reconnect with the wonder of the universe.
Outside of astrophotography, Michael is an endodontist and educator, balancing a career in science with a lifelong pursuit of art, observation, and the night sky.