Congrats to one of our own - @Rod Prazeres Astrophotography - who provided his images that appear in the movie.
A good movie too. Though best to read the book as well for some well thought out sci-fi.
Real Astrophotography in Project Hail Mary
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Thank you so much Kevin. That genuinely means a lot, especially coming from you and being shared here on AstroBin. This platform has been such an important part of my astrophotography journey, so seeing my work recognized in this way is very special. I really appreciate the support.
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Congrats Rod, truly an amazing accomplishment!
Brian Puhl · Mar 24, 2026, 06:56 PM
Congrats Rod, truly an amazing accomplishment!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
I might be asking for a bit too much, but I’m curious about how you got involved in the project, like how did they get in contact with you?
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Amazing work mate, I’m looking forward to seeing the movie and of course the end credits 😀
Truly well done!
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Daniele Borsari · Mar 24, 2026, 07:58 PM
Congratulations!
I might be asking for a bit too much, but I’m curious about how you got involved in the project, like how did they get in contact with you?
Hey Daniele! I don’t mind at all, I actually wrote a blog entry about it, read it here: https://phm.rpastro.com.au/ :)
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Shaun Robertson · Mar 24, 2026, 08:28 PM
Amazing work mate, I’m looking forward to seeing the movie and of course the end credits 😀
Truly well done!
Thank you very much Shaun, really appreciate it mate :) Let me know your thoughts once you watch it!
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Congratulations, Rod.
Looking forward to seeing the movie (read the book), and from someone I trust who has seen it, it’s very good. And now I am really looking forward to your images!
The Southern Hemisphere is punching above its weight once again 😀
Cheers.
Paul
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Paul Larkin · Mar 25, 2026, 01:35 AM
Congratulations, Rod.
Looking forward to seeing the movie (read the book), and from someone I trust who has seen it, it’s very good. And now I am really looking forward to your images!
The Southern Hemisphere is punching above its weight once again 😀
Cheers.
Paul
Thank you so much Paul, I really appreciate it! Let me know what you think once you’ve watched it!
Cheers,
Rod
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The book is great. I listened to it on audible maybe 5 years ago. Looking forward to seeing the movie.
Matthew Proulx · Mar 25, 2026, 04:05 AM
The book is great. I listened to it on audible maybe 5 years ago. Looking forward to seeing the movie.
Let me know what you think!
Congrats mate! I haven’t been to the movies in a while but after this I definetly need to see this one!
Congrats Rod!
C&DS!
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Congrats Rod!
While I haven't seen the film yet, I did see the collection of images used for it, on one of your websites. Absolutely stunning! :)
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Congratulations!! I read the book, very interesting.
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Very well deserved, Rod! I’m following you on Instagram; I should do it here too. I’m very happy for you and for this awesome project you’ve been involved in. The film is beautifully directed and very poetic. Congrats!
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Congrats! Can’t wait to see them (and the movie) on the big screen.
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Hearty Congratulations Rod and great to see this recognition !! All the best
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Congratulations, Rod. I can certainly see why the moviemakers were interested in you images. Your work is beautiful.
CS, Gary
CS, Gary
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Congrats! When I saw the images during the credits, it was clear that there were real images and not CGI.
Rod Prazeres Astrophotography · Mar 24, 2026 at 05:43 PM
Thank you so much Kevin. That genuinely means a lot, especially coming from you and being shared here on AstroBin. This platform has been such an important part of my astrophotography journey, so seeing my work recognized in this way is very special. I really appreciate the support.
congrats dude! this is such an honor.
This warms my heart so much Rod. Congratulation, and beautiful images!
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Congrats Rod! Awesome to see you up there on the big screen! I haven’t seen the movie yet… but can’t wait to see it!
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Incredible, @Rod Prazeres Astrophotography What a wonderful recognition! Your star in the Hall of Fame is well deserved!
Regards from Chile!
Claudio
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