Milky Way Rises Over Lassen Volcanic National Park
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 9:09:20 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This long-exposure astrophotograph captures the Milky Way galaxy's core and dust lanes arching across the frame, photographed from Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. The galactic band sweeps from the upper-right toward the center of the frame, with the characteristic warm glow of star clusters and interstellar dust clouds visible amid countless individual stars. Dark silhouetted tree branches intrude from the upper-right corner, grounding the cosmic scene in a terrestrial context. A faint satellite or meteor trail is just barely visible near the center-right of the image. The overall scene conveys the profound darkness and pristine skies available within this remote national park, making it an ideal location for deep-sky imaging.
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