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The Andromeda Galaxy - 10/2020 Poster
by Rich Kovach
$20.00
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The Andromeda Galaxy - 10/2020 poster by Rich Kovach. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
My second attempt at capturing our galactic neighbor.
The Andromeda Galaxy - M31
- The nearest neighbor to our home Milky Way... more
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Artist's Description
My second attempt at capturing our galactic neighbor.
The Andromeda Galaxy - M31
- The nearest neighbor to our home Milky Way Galaxy.
- About 2.5 million light years from earth.
- Contains an estimated 1 trillion stars compared to the Milky Way's 200-400 billion.
- Will most likely collide with and consume our galaxy in 3.75 billion years.
For those interested:
- Approximately 18 min of total capture time taken over a span of 3 hours.
- 1030 object photos and 974 calibration photos.
- Hand tracked, repositioned about every 10 photos to keep up with the rotation of the earth.
- About 230GB of input data, 1.8TB of data during preprocessing.
- About 35 hours of preprocessing, calibrating and combining to a single image, then a couple of hours of post-processing, resulting in this finished photograph.
- Captured 10-14-2020 9PM-12AM EST
Contests Won:
-Fine Art America - All Space Image: 1st
About Rich Kovach
React to what captures the imagination. - RichKovach.com -
Kristy Mack
I LOVE the images in this album
Rich Kovach replied:
Thank you Kristy! They are a lot of fun to shoot!
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest YOUR VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPH
Rich Kovach replied:
Thank you Gary!
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, dark colors and mostly dark artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest MOSTLY DARK ART!
Rich Kovach replied:
Thanks Gary, appreciated!
Kathrin Poersch
This is a spectacular image!
Rich Kovach replied:
Thank you Kathrin! This was a fun one to learn how to capture.
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your tie for a first place win in the All Space contest!
Rich Kovach replied:
Thanks Kay, and thank you for the vote! First time placing first in one.
KJ Swan
Impressive and thank you for explaining how you captured this image. -Voted for you entry in the All Space contest. LF
Rich Kovach replied:
Thank you KJ!
Kay Brewer
Outstanding work! Voted your entry in the All Space contest.
Rich Kovach replied:
Thank you Kay!
Lynn Marie Sharp
Excellent! L/F
Rich Kovach replied:
Thank you Lynn!
Gary F Richards
Outstanding capture, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L … voted for this piece in ALL SPACE IMAGE - REAL OR PHOTO SHOP - NO CARTOON... contest!
Rich Kovach replied:
Thanks Gary!