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Photographer Captures Rare Planetary Parade, Unseen Since 1982

3/3/2025

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On February 22, 2025, Somerset photographer Josh Dury immortalized a breathtaking panoramic image of all eight planets during a rare planetary parade. Battling technical hurdles, he skillfully merged two photographic techniques to create a stunning composite of nine images. This celestial alignment, last witnessed in 1982, won't grace our skies again until 2040, marking Dury's achievement as a monumental moment in astrophotography.

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On February 22, 2025, Somerset photographer Josh Dury immortalized a breathtaking panoramic image of all eight planets during a rare planetary parade. Battling technical hurdles, he skillfully merged two photographic techniques to create a stunning composite of nine images. This celestial alignment, last witnessed in 1982, won't grace our skies again until 2040, marking Dury's achievement as a monumental moment in astrophotography.