Paweł Radomski: Celestial Angel

Paweł Radomski: Celestial Angel - Where the Cosmos Spreads Its Wings

You're looking at more than a photograph. You're looking at a moment 2,600 light-years away, where stars are born and a cosmic drama unfolds at the edge of darkness. Paweł Radomski captured this celestial being from the dark skies of southern Poland—a rare gift from one of Europe's most accomplished astrophotographers, trained through countless clear nights spent beneath the stars.

This is the Cygnus Wall, the glowing escarpment marking the "Mexico" edge of the famous North America Nebula. But here, framed with an artist's imagination, it becomes something more. An angel emerging from space. A demon spreading wings. A cosmic entity caught between creation and mystery. What you see depends on what you bring to the moment—and that's exactly what makes exceptional space art transcendent.

The NGC 7000 region is one of the most popular targets photographed by both advanced and beginner astrophotographers. Many return to this area to create something beautiful, vibrant, and enjoyable to process - Paweł Radomski

Why This Image Belongs on Your Wall

Hidden 2,700 light-years away near the brilliant star Deneb, the Cygnus Wall is a battlefield of cosmic forces. A buried O-type powerhouse known as the Bajamar Star floods this escarpment with ionizing radiation, compressing gas into towering pillars where protostars ignite and jets carve intricate textures into the nebula's face. The dark molecular cloud LDN 935 carves the gulf you see, separating this wall from its neighboring Pelican Nebula—two parts of the same vast stellar nursery.

Radomski captured this scene using advanced narrowband imaging in hydrogen-alpha, oxygen, and sulfur—techniques that reveal hidden structures invisible to the human eye. The result is an explosion of color gradients where each emission channel creates an otherworldly palette, showcasing star formation in action. This isn't just decoration. It's a window into the physics of creation itself.

Some see an angel emerging from space, others see a demon or a cosmic being spreading its wings. My imagination often drives my framing and object choosing, and here it played particularly strongly - Paweł Radomski

Image details

• Scope: TS Newton 8" f/5 Carbon
• Mount: Sky Watcher AZ-EQ6
• Camera: ZWO ASI 2600MM-Camera
• Filters: Antlia Ha / OIII / SII 3nm
• Processing: PixInsight

Exposure Times:

• Ha: 150x180sec
• OIII: 150x180sec
• SII: 150X180sec
• RGB: 20x60sec each channel
• TOTAL: 23h 30'
  

Object details:

• Constellation: Cygnus
• Distance: 2,600–2,700 light‑years
• Physical size: ~20 light-years

Who Is This Print For?

• The Collector – You've built your collection piece by piece, choosing works that speak to both intellect and emotion. You understand that true art lives at the intersection of science and beauty, where a photograph becomes a story about creation itself. This print joins your gallery wall not as decoration, but as a conversation starter, a legacy piece, a window into cosmic forces most will never witness.
• The Space Devotee – Your bookshelf holds dog-eared copies of Carl Sagan. You wake early to catch meteor showers. You know the difference between an H II region and a planetary nebula because the universe isn't just interesting to you—it's personal. This isn't just a poster of a nebula. It's proof that 2,600 light-years away, stars are being born right now while you read these words.
• The Design Professional – Your clients trust you to create spaces that don't just look good but feel purposeful. You need art with depth, pieces that anchor a room and reward closer inspection. The Celestial Angel brings cosmic scale to intimate spaces, sophisticated color palettes that complement modern interiors, and a subject that sparks wonder without overwhelming the room.
• The Gift Giver – You're searching for something that says "I understand what moves you." Not another candle. Not another generic frame. You want to give someone a piece of the cosmos itself, captured by an award-winning astrophotographer from Polish dark skies where clear nights are treasured. This is the gift that hangs on their wall for decades and reminds them of your thoughtfulness every single day.
• The Space Creator – Your home office needs more than motivational posters. Your study deserves better than blank walls. You're building an environment that inspires original thinking, that reminds you the universe is vast and you're part of its story. When your eyes drift from the screen to that cosmic angel spreading its wings, you remember why curiosity matters.

Choose your medium

Fine Art Print – Museum-Grade Investment

When you demand the absolute finest, our Fine Art option delivers archival excellence that belongs in galleries and serious collections. Museum-grade archival paper paired with premium inks creates stunning color depth and detail that captures every nuance of Radomski's narrowband capture. This is a piece rated for over 200 years of lifespan—your legacy print that will outlive generations while maintaining its cosmic brilliance. Perfect for collectors who understand that exceptional space art deserves exceptional materials.

Poster – Budget-Friendly Beauty

Want the same stunning image without the investment? Our poster version gives you Radomski's breathtaking Celestial Angel at an accessible price point. Ideal for offices, classrooms, dorm rooms, or any space where inspiration matters. The image quality remains exceptional—you're simply choosing materials optimized for immediate impact rather than centuries of preservation. Perfect for space enthusiasts building their collection or decorators seeking cosmic beauty on a practical budget.

Capture the Imagination. Own a Masterpiece.

The universe is vast, but our selection is focused. Bring the turbulent, star-forming edge of the North America Nebula into your life and feel the powerful sense of wonder it inspires. Don't just decorate—ignite your space with a true masterpiece.