Overview
- The image, shot in Arizona on November 8, shows YouTuber and skydiver Gabriel C. Brown transiting the solar disk during a coordinated jump.
- Andrew McCarthy used a specialized hydrogen-alpha solar telescope to resolve chromospheric detail, framing Brown between visible sunspots.
- Executing the shot required six alignment attempts with a paramotor pilot before McCarthy gave the command to jump for the successful pass.
- The final photograph is a composite stitched from high-resolution captures, with behind-the-scenes footage posted on Instagram, Reddit, and X to document the method.
- The picture went viral this week during a period of heightened solar activity, and limited-edition prints are available through McCarthy’s shop.