The longest known exposure photograph ever was captured using a beer can
It has an exposure time of 8 years.
Dr. Andrei Mihai is a geophysicist and founder of ZME Science. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics and archaeology and has completed courses from prestigious universities (with programs ranging from climate and astronomy to chemistry and geology). He is passionate about making research more accessible to everyone and communicating news and features to a broad audience.
It has an exposure time of 8 years.
The same is likely true for forests all around the world.
I mean, what else could it be?
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Neanderthals were every bit as smart and creative as humans.
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Sidewinder snakes helped solve a puzzling conundrum.
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This mineral hints at Mars' icy past.
So, uhm, what have you done lately?
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We may soon have a new ally in our fight against the pandemic.
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Smartphones might soon power themselves.
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Talk about an exciting change.
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Some 455 centuries ago, these people must have seen a really big pig.