An award-winning astrophotographer endured steep snow-covered slopes, ice, and freezing alpine winds to capture a rare view of the Milky Way above New Zealand's Remarkables mountain range near Queenstown. The image reveals a vivid and clear night sky that most people beneath those lights will never see.
The photograph, titled Night at the Remarkables by Tom Rae, shows the Milky Way arching over rugged peaks, with the flow of Queenstown's lights visible below. It's a visually striking capture that combines the galaxy with human presence.
