But Finnish astrophotographer JP Metsavainio has spent almost 12 years stitching together 234 frames to create a mosaic of 125 degrees of sky. "Astronomical photography is one of the most difficult forms of nature photography," Metsavainio, a professional artist, told CNN Friday. "My mosaic image is generally very deep, meaning that it shows extremely dim targets and formations in gas clouds of our home galaxy, the Milky Way." JP Metsavainio, the Finnish astrophotographer who created the stunning mosaic of the Milky Way. A devoted lover of the night sky, Metsavainio plans to continue his work but with a different lens.

Source: CNN March 20, 2021 14:26 UTC