From the tranquil surroundings of Ladakh, indian astronomer Dorje Angchuk has produced a breathtaking time-lapse film that depicts the Earth's rotation. The engineer-in-charge of the indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Angchuk, stated his goal to produce a complete 24-hour time-lapse that depicts the change from day to night.
 
It is important to note that even though we cannot feel the planet's spin, it is constantly moving—not only on its own axis but also around the Sun. While the Milky Way looks to be stationary, the movie demonstrates how it revolves.
 
"The stars remain still, but Earth never stops spinning," Dorje said, highlighting the difficulties he had while working on this big endeavor.
 
When Angchuk first set out to frame the constellation Orion, he ran into trouble because of how high in the sky it was in relation to his latitude. Ladakh's bitter cold swiftly depleted camera batteries and put his equipment to the test.
 
He faced several obstacles over the course of four nights, such as problems with storage, dead batteries, and broken timers. He learned a lot from each difficulty, which led to improvements in his setup.

At last, Angchuk managed to capture a smooth sequence of the Earth's rotation using a tracker for motion and mobile controls for exposure transitions. Post-processing was not without its challenges, either; in order to get a polished final image, he had to trim frame irregularities.
 
In a post on X, he stated that the idea for this effort came from a request for a time-lapse film that would benefit pupils in comprehending the rotation of the Earth.
 
Angchuk pointed out that in order to completely appreciate the dynamic movement of the Earth beneath the enormous sky, this time-lapse is best seen in full screen in loop mode. In addition to showcasing the splendor of Ladakh's night sky, his commitment to astrophotography strives to educate future generations about astronomy and the mysteries of the cosmos.
 
 
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01/02/2025 07:57 AM