Astronaut Captures Stunning Galaxy Views from ISS

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit captured stunning images of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, two dwarf galaxies, from the International Space Station (ISS). Despite common misconceptions, stars are visible from space, and Pettit used a homemade tracker to counteract the ISS's rapid movement, allowing for clear photos. His work highlights the challenges of space photography, such as dim stars and rapid motion. Additionally, Pettit shared a video of "cosmic fireflies," which are actually reflections from Starlink satellites, raising concerns about light pollution from satellite megaconstellations.