Tag: photography techniques


  • Skydiver Transiting the Sun: Historic Solar Photo

    Skydiver Transiting the Sun: Historic Solar Photo

    Overview: A Skydiver Transiting the Sun In a moment that sounds almost impossible, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured a skydiver in transit across the Sun. The image, which experts are calling a landmark in both skydiving and astrophotography, required meticulous planning, precise timing, and flawless execution. After six attempts, the team achieved a clean transit that…

  • Cosmic Baboon Nebula: A Stunning Deep-Space Portrait of a Rampaging Simian

    Cosmic Baboon Nebula: A Stunning Deep-Space Portrait of a Rampaging Simian

    Introduction: A celestial portrait with a primate’s gaze A new nebula image is turning heads in the astronomy community and among space enthusiasts: a star-studded scene that resembles a colossal baboon raging through the depths of space. Captured by astrophotographer Greg Meyer, this cosmic portrayal blends intricate dust clouds, glowing gas, and distant starlight into…