Stunning Celestial Events Captured: Milky Way Over Easter Island and NASA's Solar Eclipse

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Stunning Celestial Events Captured: Milky Way Over Easter Island and NASA's Solar Eclipse
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Photographer Josh Dury captured a stunning image of the Milky Way over Easter Island's Moai statues during an annular solar eclipse visit. The photo, titled "Aringa Ora O Te Tupuna" (The Living Face of the Ancestors), was selected as NASA's Astronomy Photo of the Day. Dury, known for his astrophotography, dedicated the image to the islanders and their ancestors, highlighting the cultural and scientific significance of the Rapa Nui people.

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