- Astronaut Don Pettit shared a Milky Way photo from his ISS mission on X
- He received 1.2 million raw image files from his latest space mission
- The photo was taken from the Cupola using a Nikon Z9 and special lens
Astronaut Don Pettit has shared one of his favourite photographs captured during his latest mission to the International Space Station (ISS), giving space enthusiasts a glimpse of the Milky Way from orbit.
According to a post on his X handle, Pettit said he had finally received all 1.2 million raw image files from his latest ISS mission.
He also shared one of his favourite Milky Way photographs taken during the mission.
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He said the shared picture is one of his favourite photographs of the Milky Way, captured from the Cupola using a Nikon Z9 camera, an ARRI Zeiss 15mm T1.8 lens, and a custom sidereal drive that cancelled out the stars' motion relative to the space station's orbit.
Social Media Reaction
Social media users were amazed by the photograph of the Milky Way.
One user commented, "This is the most beautiful space photo I've seen in a long time.
Another user noted, "Phenomenal shot."
"What am amazing capture," added a third user.
