Incredible Astrophoto: The Milky Way and Mt. Fuji as a 'Galactic Volcano'

Friday, July 19, 2013 - 08:00 in Astronomy & Space

It is a Japanese tradition to climb Mt. Fuji at night to be able to watch sunrise from the peak of the volcano in the morning. And so at night, climbers use flashlights to make their way to the summit. This inspired photographer Yuga Kurita to create a truly stunning image that makes the iconic Mt. Fuji appear like a galactic volcano.

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