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NASA astronaut Don Pettit, renowned for his stunning space photography from the ISS, shares a collection of breathtaking images capturing cosmic phenomena, city lights from orbit, auroras, and deep space scenes, highlighting the beauty of our universe from space.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit, currently aboard the International Space Station, has captured a stunning deep space photograph using a homemade star tracker. This device compensates for the ISS's rapid movement, allowing for long-exposure shots that keep stars in perfect focus while the Earth's surface appears blurred. Pettit's ingenuity in creating this tool highlights his engineering prowess, similar to his previous invention of a zero-G coffee cup. The star tracker enables the capture of vastly more stars than typical short-exposure images.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured a stunning long-exposure image of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds from a SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft. These two dwarf satellite galaxies of the Milky Way are visible only from the Southern Hemisphere or space. The photo, shared by NASA, highlights the unique perspective astronauts have from the International Space Station. Pettit, at 69, is NASA's oldest active astronaut and took the image during his fourth spaceflight. The Magellanic Clouds are known for their irregular shapes and contain billions of stars, including the notable WOH G64 star.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit participated in an in-flight event with the "Everyday Astronaut" YouTube channel as part of ISS Expedition 72. The event, which took place on December 17, 2024, featured discussions with Pettit, who is a NASA Flight Engineer, and was accessible via a video player for viewers.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured a stunning photo from the International Space Station in 2012, showcasing a colorful star trail through the Cupola module. The image reveals Earth's horizon, green airglow, red airglow, purple aurora, and city lights streaking by. Pettit, known for his astrophotography skills and inventive nature, will return to space in September at the age of 70, continuing to inspire with his exploration of the universe.