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Vaonis Team Captures Europe’s Highest Sun Photograph at 14,100 Feet

7/16/2025

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Cyril Dupuy and his team from Vaonis reached the summit of Mount Blanc, achieving a breathtaking milestone by capturing Europe’s highest photograph of the sun at 14,100 feet. With the Vespera Pro telescope, they explored Malin-1, the largest spiral galaxy, celebrating the rich legacy of the 19th-century Janssen Observatory and pushing the boundaries of astrophotography.

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Cyril Dupuy and his team from Vaonis reached the summit of Mount Blanc, achieving a breathtaking milestone by capturing Europe’s highest photograph of the sun at 14,100 feet. With the Vespera Pro telescope, they explored Malin-1, the largest spiral galaxy, celebrating the rich legacy of the 19th-century Janssen Observatory and pushing the boundaries of astrophotography.