Milky Way galactic center sunrise

    Shot at Texas Star Party , Fort Davis. Height is 1.5 km. above sea level in combination with the absence of light pollution give a stunning picture. I advise you to watch the HD version on Vimeo.


    PS Yes, the view with the naked eye is different from what is in the video.
    "Contrast and brightness have been increased to make the Milky Way more stunning in the video. However, standing in the field at the Texas Star Party with dark-adapted eyes with the Milky Way overhead is a very stunning experience. Many first-time observers remark that the rising of the Milky Way looks like storm clouds coming in over the horizon. When the Milky Way is overhead it casts shadows. You can hold your hand up and move it around and see the shadow move around on the ground in front of you. It is a moving experience the first time you see the Milky Way that brightly in the sky. Fort Davis, Texas is at 5,000 feet altitude with very dark and transparent skies. ”

    UPD Thanks to BorisK for translating:
    “We increased the brightness and contrast to make the Milky Way more impressive in the video. But live, on a Texas starry evening, when your eyes are already accustomed to the dark, the Milky Way right above your head is breathtaking. Many beginners at the evening noted that the sunrise of the Milky Way is similar to thunderclouds appearing from over the horizon. When the Milky Way fully ascended, objects began to cast shadows. You can raise your hand, move it and you will see how the shadow from the hand runs on the ground. You can say that when you see the Milky Way so bright, it turns the soul. The sky above Fort Davis in Texas at 1,500 meters is very black and transparent. ”

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