Milky Way Over Las Cañadas del Teide: A Tenerife Astrophotography Gem
There's something truly magical about escaping light pollution and witnessing the vastness of our universe unfold above. This stunning capture of the Milky Way over Las Cañadas del Teide in Tenerife is a testament to the incredible night skies available in pristine locations.
Despite a tiring journey, the photographer, @vhastrophotography, was filled with excitement to capture this scene. While the composition might be considered simple, the sheer quality of the night sky shines through, making this image truly captivating.
This shot is a sophisticated blend of techniques, utilizing:
- HaRGB: Combining Hydrogen-alpha data with RGB data to enhance the details and colors of nebulae.
- Tracked: Using a star tracker to counteract Earth's rotation, allowing for longer exposures.
- Stacked: Combining multiple exposures to reduce noise and bring out fainter details.
- Mosaic: Stitching together multiple panels to create a wider field of view.
- Composite: Artfully blending different elements of the captured data.
Technical Details:
- Camera: Sony A7III
- Lens: Sigma 28-45mm f1.8
- Tracker: Skywatcher Star Adventurer 2i
Sky (45mm):
- ISO 1000 | f1.8 | 3x60s
- 3x2 Panel Panorama
Foreground (28mm):
- ISO 3200 | f1.8 | 75s
- 3x2 Panel Panorama
Halpha (45mm):
- ISO 2500 | f2 | 10x120s
This image was processed using a software called Registar, which proved to be an invaluable tool for aligning and blending the different data sets, particularly the H-alpha integration, which looks phenomenal.
The location, Teide National Park in Tenerife, Spain, is renowned for its dark skies, making it an ideal spot for astrophotography. This is just the first glimpse into the incredible results from this trip, with more stunning images to come. Stay tuned!
