Bartosz Wojczynski: Star Trails Poster

Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the night sky with "Star Trails" by acclaimed astrophotographer Bartosz Wojczynski

This stunning image showcases the apparent paths of stars, captured through a five-hour-long exposure, revealing the Earth's majestic rotation. The result is a breathtaking display of concentric circles and sweeping arcs, highlighting the celestial dance that occurs nightly above us.

Perfectly framed under a clear, starry sky, this image creates an entrancing visual experience that is ideal for astronomy enthusiasts, stargazers, and art lovers alike. 

The long exposure technique magnifies the vibrancy and movement of the stars, offering a unique perspective that brings the wonders of the cosmos into focus.

Ideal for decorating your home, office, or any space that could use an infusion of celestial wonder, "Star Trails" serves as both a striking piece of art and a constant reminder of the universe's beauty and complexity. 

Photo details

• Date & Time: 2019 July 1st; 00:52 ~ 04:53 CAT
• Location: Tivoli Astro-Farm, Namibia
• Optics: Irix 15mm f/2.4 Firefly
• Camera: Nikon D810
• Tripod
  • Manfrotto MT055XPRO3
  • Manfrotto MHXPRO-BHQ2 head
• Exposure
  • 48 x 5 minutes
  • 15 mm, f/3.2, ISO 400
  • 4 hours total
• Processing
  • Adobe Lightroom: ACR filter, export to tiff
  • Prostack: lighten stack
    

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.