Darya Kawa Mirza, a self-taught Kurdish astrophotographer, recently showcased the moon in exceptional detail by stitching together 81,000 images into a massive 708-gigabyte composite. His work highlights the intricacies of the lunar topography, showcasing individual craters and colored spots formed by asteroid strikes and volcanic eruptions. Mirza’s technique of “phase fusion” involved piecing together images of the moon from four different phases, capturing the shifting light and shadow as the moon moves on its axis. He plans to explore planets, galaxies, and nebula next, demonstrating his impeccable precision in documenting celestial bodies. Check out more of Mirza’s stunning photos on Instagram.
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