NASA astronaut Don Pettit, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), recently shared stunning photos of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from space. Captured at night, the images show the vast crowd illuminated under the night sky, highlighting the grandeur of the world's largest human gathering.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, held once every 144 years in Prayagraj, attracts millions of devotees who come to take a holy dip in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Pettit's photos beautifully capture the enormity and vibrancy of this spiritual event from an unparalleled perspective.
2025 Maha Kumbh Mela Ganges River pilgrimage from the ISS at night. The largest human gathering in the world is well lit. pic.twitter.com/l9YD6o0Llo
— Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) January 26, 2025
NASA astronaut Don Pettit, known for his passion for photography, has used a Telephoto lenses attached to an electronic still camera to capture the stunning images of the Maha Kumbh Mela from the International Space Station (ISS). Pettit has shared many breathtaking views of Earth from space during his missions.
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Pettit used high-resolution digital cameras, including models from Nikon and Canon, to capture his images.
He employed a range of lenses, including fisheye, wide-angle, and telephoto lenses, to get different perspectives and details.
The fisheye lens allowed him to capture wide panoramic views, which are especially useful for photographing large events. Telephoto lenses were used to zoom in on specific areas, providing detailed close-up shots of geographical features or events on Earth.
An innovative photographer, Pettit has used time exposure, multiple cameras, infrared, and other techniques to contribute breathtaking images of Earth and star trails from the space station’s unique viewpoint. These photos contribute to a database researchers use to understand Earth’s changing landscapes, and this imagery can inspire the public’s interest in human spaceflight.
He employed a range of lenses, including fisheye, wide-angle, and telephoto lenses, to get different perspectives and details.
The fisheye lens allowed him to capture wide panoramic views, which are especially useful for photographing large events. Telephoto lenses were used to zoom in on specific areas, providing detailed close-up shots of geographical features or events on Earth.
An innovative photographer, Pettit has used time exposure, multiple cameras, infrared, and other techniques to contribute breathtaking images of Earth and star trails from the space station’s unique viewpoint. These photos contribute to a database researchers use to understand Earth’s changing landscapes, and this imagery can inspire the public’s interest in human spaceflight.
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