Astronomy

February 6, 2020

This Milky Way Calendar Will Make Photographing the Galaxy a Breeze

As any skilled astrophotographer will attest, the Milky Way is an incredible muse. There's nothing like capturing the magic of our galaxy, and once you've done it, it's easy to get hooked. Of course, for many, the idea of photographing the Milky Way is intimidating. Whether you think your camera isn't powerful enough or you aren't sure what settings to use, sometimes it's hard to know where to start.

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October 1, 2019

NASA Releases Hypnotic GIFs of a Black Hole in Rotation

Off the heels of the first-ever photo of a black hole, NASA has just released incredible new visualizations that are a mesmerizing look at how a black hole's gravity distorts our view. Across several different perspectives, the visualizations demonstrate how what we consider to be a dark space is actually one of the brightest places in the universe.

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July 29, 2019

Perfectly Timed Photo Captures a Person “Holding” a Total Solar Eclipse

The magic of forced perspective photography can make even the most impossible feats seem real. Photographer Albert Dros demonstrated this with an amazing image of a recent total solar eclipse in Chile. He captured his model, Bart Lablans, “holding” the eclipse once it had reached its totality. If the picture of Lablans reminds you of the of travelers who seemingly push, lean on, or hug the Leaning Tower of Pisa, it’s supposed to.

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