Singalila National Park is an extremely popular spot in Eastern India.

As I had already seen many nightscape images from the region, I knew what to expect.

However, as night falls, familiar landscapes do not appear familiar anymore.

Swirling stars over Singalila National Park

However, nothing compared to the feeling of finally getting to photograph the comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS.

I was nervous and excited at the same time.

And when I finally could photograph it, I was so happy.

Stars over Singalila National Park

At the same time, it is easily accessible to the general public.

It is always a pleasure to share with other people what I love the most.

Still, he worries about what this could mean for the dark sky status of the area.

Milky Way and Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas

Rather than gatekeeping the area, Mukherjee calls for protecting it so more people can experience its beauty.

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Milky Way and Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas over Singalila National Park

As I had already seen many nightscape images from the region, I knew what to expect.

However, as night falls, familiar landscapes do not appear familiar anymore.

Ultimately, though, nothing compared to the feeling of finally getting to photograph the comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS.

Milky Way and Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas

Still, he worries about what this could mean for the dark sky status of the area.

Milky Way over Singalila National Park

Stars over Singalila National Park

Stars over Singalila National Park

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas

Stars over Singalila National Park

Stars over Singalila National Park

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas over Singalila National Park

Stars over Singalila National Park

Jupiter Corona Over Singalila National Park

Orion over Singalila National Park