Milky Way Arches Over Mount Lassen's Dark Skies
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 8:37:50 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This wide-field astrophotography image captures the Milky Way galaxy's core region stretching diagonally across the frame above Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park. The galactic band appears as a diffuse, luminous cloud of stars and dust lanes cutting through an otherwise ink-black sky filled with thousands of individual stars. Dark nebulae create subtle patches of obscuration within the galactic plane, adding depth and texture to the scene. The image has a slightly dark and underexposed quality, with a greenish-grey sky glow hinting at natural airglow common in long-exposure night photography. Shot with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II and the RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens, this image reflects a serious attempt to document the spectacular dark skies available in this remote Northern California national park.
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