Milky Way Arches Over Mount Lassen Wilderness Night Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:59:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This wide-field astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy band sweeping diagonally across the frame above Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park in California. Thousands of individual stars are visible against the deep black sky, with the characteristic diffuse glow and dust lanes of the galactic core visible in the upper-center-right portion of the frame. The dark silhouette of trees or terrain is barely visible in the upper right corner, grounding the celestial scene in a terrestrial context. The image was captured with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II and RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens, likely using a long exposure to gather sufficient light from the faint stellar structures. The park's remote location provides exceptional dark skies, making it an ideal destination for astrophotographers seeking minimal light pollution.
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