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Photographer:
Walter Keara
Location of Photo:
Pennsylvania, USA
Date/Time of photo:
June 12, 2024
Equipment:
Nikon D750 (full-frame), Lens Sigma 14mm f/1.8 Art (shot at f/1.8)
Description:
This wide-field astrophotograph captures the bright central core of the Milky Way rising over the rolling, tree-lined horizon of Cherry Springs State Park. The image reveals intricate dark dust lanes, glowing nebulae, and thousands of stars stretching across the early-summer sky. A faint orange glow near the horizon adds atmospheric depth without diminishing the clarity of the galactic center. The photo was taken under near-perfect skies with minimal humidity and no Moon, providing exceptional transparency.
