By Bill Kozar | 2025-01-02

First Galactic core light
On 03/07/2025 03:30 am by Amr Abdulwahb | Egypt
This breathtaking image captures the ethereal beauty of the White Desert in Egypt under the heart of our Milky Way galaxy. The surreal limestone formations, sculpted by time and wind, stand as ancient sentinels beneath the cosmic glow of the galactic core. The intricate clouds of interstellar dust and glowing hydrogen regions create a dramatic contrast against the dark sky, revealing the vastness and grandeur of our universe.
This photograph is a blend of landscape and astrophotography, utilizing advanced tracking techniques to showcase the Milky Way in its most detailed form while preserving the natural beauty of the desert foreground. A true testament to the harmony between Earth and the cosmos, this image invites viewers to ponder their place in the universe.
Nikon Astro mod D600
Ioptron sky tracker
Optolong L-enhance
Optolong l-pro
Pixinisght
Adobe photoshop
Luminar neo