Milky Way Arches Over Mt Lassen Volcanic Park
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:39:20 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This wide-field astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy stretching diagonally across the frame above Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. The galactic band is visible as a diffuse, luminous cloud of stars and dust extending from the upper center toward the right side of the image, punctuated by countless individual stars scattered across the deep black sky. Dark nebulae create subtle rifts and contrast within the galactic core region, adding depth and texture to the composition. The image was captured with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II and the RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens, likely at a wide aperture and elevated ISO to gather sufficient light from the night sky. The overall scene conveys a profound sense of cosmic scale and wilderness isolation typical of a remote national park setting.
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