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“Earth and Milky Way Galaxy Show”

© Yoshiki Abe (Japan).

Location: Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

“Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture is the collective name for the five peaks often called the ‘Five Mountains of Aso’. One of the peaks, Nakadake, has a volcanic crater that is still active. Abe wanted this image to show how the Milky Way has watched over activity on Earth since prehistoric times. This is a composite photograph with the foreground and sky photographed separately but without moving the tripod.”

Astronomy Photographer Of The Year

Best way to Travel Fukuoka-Mount Aso (City of Volcano)

Mount Aso (阿蘇山) is an alive volcano which is located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. This world most famous active volcano is among the largest in the world. The peak is 1,592 from the sea level and measuring 18 km east-west and 25 km north-south.

Mt. Aso has full of mystery and thunders. That’s the region it attracts not only Japanese but foreigner too! Here are all the tips you’ll need to know…