Bartosz Wojczynski: Winter Milky Way Poster

Explore the outer reaches of our galaxy with "Winter Milky Way" by acclaimed astrophotographer Bartosz Wojczynski

This breathtaking image captures the beauty of the Milky Way as seen from Earth during the winter months. Dominated by vibrant red nebula emissions, particularly prominent in the Orion constellation, this photograph showcases the intricate dance of distant star patterns along the plane of our galaxy.

Further enriched by the presence of dust clouds, which intermittently block our view into the farther cosmos, this image provides a nuanced perspective of the celestial wonders visible in the winter sky. The captivating interplay of light and dark offers both a stunning visual and a profound astronomical insight. 

Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, stargazers, and art lovers, this high-resolution print brings the magic of the winter night sky into your home. Elevate your décor and inspire awe and curiosity with the "Winter Milky Way." Let this celestial masterpiece transport you to the farthest corners of our galaxy every day.

Photo details

• Date & Time: 2020 January 26th; 00:38 ~ 01:11 WET
• Location: La Palma, Spain
• Optics: Sigma A 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
• Camera: Nikon D810A
• Mount: Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer
• Tripod: Berlebach Report 212
• Guider
  • Lacerta MGEN II
  • ZWO 30/120 guide scope
• Composition: 6 pane mosaic (3 rows, 2 columns)
• Exposure
  • 5 minutes per pane
  • 50 mm, f/2.8, ISO 400
  • 30 minutes total
• Calibration
  • 50 bias frames
  • 32 flat frames
• Processing
  • DeepSkyStacker: calibrate
  • Microsoft ICE: compose mosaic
  • Adobe Photoshop CC: subtract skylight, ACR filter

Autor of the photo: Bartosz Wojczynski

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.