Nash Mills resident Emil Andronic often thinks of Carl Sagan’s famous words when he looks up at the night sky through his telescope: “We are made of star stuff.”
Now, one of Emil’s own cosmic visions, a photo of a nebula known as the ghost of Cassiopeia, is being featured in the prestigious National Maritime Museum in London.
Emil told KINGSnews: “When I found out, I was actually jumping around the house. I’ve had photos published before, but nothing compares to this. With thousands of entries and only 100 images on display, this is by far my greatest achievement.”
Capturing the photo wasn’t easy, as Emil explains: “The challenge I face is the unpredictable weather, and light pollution can have a detrimental effect.
“For this image, I captured 31 hours and 30 minutes of long exposures over two months, including a single one-hour shot. Anything could ruin it – a cloud, a satellite, even a passing plane.”
Using cooled monochrome cameras, specialist filters, and tracking mounts, Emil transforms invisible light into stunning images, yet his mission goes beyond achieving recognition.
He explained: “I want to inspire the younger generation. Nine years ago, I didn’t know anything about astronomy, and now one of my photos hangs in Greenwich. If I can do it, anyone can.”
Find out more at www.emilandronic.co.uk
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