HRIMAN'S CREATIVE PORTFOLIO
A Cosmic Shoe Knot
"A star cluster is like a gathering of friends—each star shines brightly, but together, they create something far greater than the sum of their parts"
~Jim Peebles (Astrophysicist)
About Cosmic Shoe Knot
Photographed By: Hriman Vaghasia
The Shoebuckle (M35) star cluster, located roughly 2,900 light-years away, was captured with 20 frames that were 3 minutes long, producing an image of 146 megapixels in total. Despite the limited exposure time, the clear skies revealed impressive detail. Processing the data was challenging, as I worked to maintain accurate star colors while enhancing the cluster’s features. . I added a splash of artistic diffraction spikes, I attached two thin metal wires in front of the refractor telescope’s objective lens. This image demonstrates how optimal conditions and creative techniques can yield remarkable results with fewer frames.
