'Modern Icarus': Skydiver falls across the sun in a mind-bending astrophotography illusion
16 Nov 2025 | Category: Science
An astrophotographer masterfully captured a skydiver appearing to fall across the sun, a stunning illusion achieved through meticulous planning and precise timing. This remarkable feat, requiring weeks of preparation and perfect alignment of flight paths and camera angles, created a modern-day echo of the Icarus myth, merging science and imagination into a single, breathtaking image.
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