Milky Way from Namibia by Bartosz Wojczynski
This mesmerizing image captures the vivid center of the Milky Way in stunning detail, rendered through a meticulous mosaic of six frames.
Shot in the unblemished night skies of the Namibian desert, away from any light pollution, this image unveils the mystical beauty of our cosmos like never before.
Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts and art aficionados alike, this awe-inspiring piece will be a stellar addition to your collection, bringing the enchantment of the universe into your space.
Photo details
- Date & Time: 2019 July 7th; 00:57 ~ 01:31 CAT
- Location: Tivoli Astro-Farm, Namibia
- Optics: Sigma A 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
- Camera: Nikon D810A
- Mount: iOptron CEM25P
- Tripod: Avalon T-Pod 90
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Guider
- Lacerta MGEN II
- ZWO 30/120 guide scope
- Composition: 6 pane mosaic (3 columns, 2 rows)
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Exposure
- 5 minutes per pane
- 50 mm, f/2.8, ISO 800
- 30 minutes total
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Calibration
- 40 bias frames
- 40 flat frames
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Processing
- DeepSkyStacker: calibrate
- Microsoft ICE: compose mosaic
- Adobe Photoshop CC: subtract skylight, ACR filter
Author of the photo: Bartosz Wojczyński
Astronomy lover with over ten years of experience in the field of astrophotography. Winner of many prestigious awards, incl. Astrobin Image of the Day and NASA APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day). Organizer of astrophotographic expeditions to the darkest places on our planet. Bartosz appreciates versatility and diversity – his photographic output includes both deep sky photos, extreme close-ups of the moon, and astroscapes that show the beauty of outer space in a wide field. On a daily basis he works as a specialist in image processing and 3D graphics.
With a passion for astronomy and over a decade of experience in astrophotography, Bartosz has won numerous prestigious awards, including Astrobin's Image of the Day and NASA's APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day).
As an organizer of astrophotographic expeditions, Bartosz ventures to the darkest corners of the globe. His photographic expertise spans a diverse range, from deep sky images and extreme lunar close-ups to breathtaking astroscapes that showcase the splendor of outer space in a wide field. In his day-to-day work, Bartosz specializes in image processing and 3D graphics.
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