Corona Borealis is a small but distinctive constellation in the northern sky. Its Latin name means “the Northern Crown”, an ancient symbol that unexpectedly gained new meaning during the global Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
This photograph was captured during that period, when the word “corona” suddenly became part of everyday life. Against the quiet stillness of lockdown nights, the celestial crown of stars offered a reminder that the universe continues its rhythm regardless of human events.
Corona Borealis is the 73rd constellation in size, occupying an area of 179 square degrees. It lies in the third quadrant of the northern hemisphere and is visible from latitudes between +90° and −50°. Its semicircular arc of stars is easy to recognize once identified, especially on clear autumn nights.
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| Corona Constellation during Coronavirus pandemic |
Camera & Exposure:
Canon EOS Ra · ISO 40,000 · 3 seconds · EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM · f/2.8
Astrophotography Reflection
The photograph came first; the meaning followed. Only later did the symbolic connection become clear — a cosmic crown appearing in the sky during a time when humanity was confronting fragility, uncertainty, and shared experience on a global scale.
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