Photographer Takes One in 1.7 Million Photo of Airplane Transiting the Sun
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured a rare photo of a Boeing 737 transiting the Sun after taking 1.7 million images over six days. This achievement highlights the challenges of astrophotography, particularly when tracking unpredictable objects like airplanes. McCarthy's final image not only showcases the plane but also features two solar prominences, making it a significant capture in his career.
- ▪Andrew McCarthy took 1.7 million photos over six days to capture a Boeing 737 transiting the Sun.
- ▪He optimized his setup specifically for airplanes, which are less predictable than other celestial objects.
- ▪The final image also captured two solar prominences, adding to the significance of the photograph.
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Photographer Takes One in 1.7 Million Photo of Airplane Transiting the Sun May 26, 2026 Matt Growcoot ‘The Traveler’ by Andrew McCarthy. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy had to wait for six days and 1.7 million photos before nailing his latest masterpiece: a Boeing 737 transiting the Sun. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop", slotId: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile", slotId: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile" }); McCarthy says his photo, which he calls The Traveler, highlights the patience required to get results in the field of astrophotography.
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