8580674
8580674-3114527
8580674-3114528
8580674
8580674-3114527
8580674-3114528

Sol and the Sungrazer

  • Sale
  • $500.00

Stock: 6

Sol and the Sungrazer

 

This is a wide field-of-view image showing the Sun's Corona, among a field of background stars, and a small sun-grazing comet as seen during the April 8 eclipse from Western Ohio. This image is a multi-focal length composite image captured between two of my telescopes in order to keep high resolution, dynamic range, and a large field of view. 

The comet seen in this photo is not the famous 12P Pons-Brooke, but rather a sun-grazer comet by the name of SOHO-5008.

-
Sun-grazer comets are named for the fact that they have very close approaches with the sun. As you can imagine, not many of these comets survive the process. Flying right next to the sun is not very good for a ball of ice, and so SOHO-5008 has already been destroyed. 
-
Lucky for us, I was able to capture some of its final moments among the stars, and the corona of the sun. 
-
The processing for this image is extremely complicated, and if you would like a more detailed description, I recommend reading the post on my other image.
-
This image is quite different from the other one aesthetically. I wanted to produce one image that felt bright and intense and one that was balanced to allow the fine details through. This image is the brighter one, and I think it is better suited for showing the bright outer corona among the stars. 

 

 

The Print 

This is a special image to me. It has taken thousands of hours and every ounce of my effort to create. It represents the absolute apex of my ability as an astrophotographer. So I want the release of the print to reflect these qualities inherent to the image. As such, they are printed on Hanmehule pearl paper, for its archival qualities, and for its beautiful representation of the tones and colors in the image. This is a museum-quality print that should last a long long time! 


Only ten prints are available for each size. These prints ship worldwide! They are signed and come with a certificate of authenticity for each edition. I hope you all enjoy this photo!