An astrophotographer has captured a jaw-dropping view of a 200,000 km high wall of Sun plasma.

Argentinan Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau, 50, snapped the amazing spectacle on 18 February.

Eduardo, of Rafaela in Santa Fe, said: "In the image, we can observe an enormous and rare prominence that soared to over 200,000 km above the south pole of the sun. This is a rare event, as most prominences occur near the solar equator."

"The column of plasma was so extensive that I had to rotate the camera to fit it into the frame; afterward, I adjusted the image orientation during editing to represent it correctly."

"Capturing this image was quite a challenge, as aside from enduring the very high temperatures of our summer, there was significant turbulence and cloud cover frequently interrupting my work. Nevertheless, it was truly a wonderful spectacle, undoubtedly worth the effort."

"The main adversary we face when aiming for high-resolution photographs is atmospheric turbulence, causing the image to "shake" and even appear to "boil" at times."

"This turbulence is further magnified when attempting to photograph the sun, as it heats not only the surface but also the various layers of air as it rises above the horizon."

"To minimise this issue, I employed the technique known as "Lucky Imaging," which involves capturing sequences of videos with numerous frames, hoping to "luckily" coincide with moments of stability. Subsequently, I stacked between 70 and 100 of these frames to reduce digital noise in the image."

"Since my childhood, I have been fascinated by the vast universe and its mysteries. I grew up contemplating the night sky, imagining the wonders hidden among the stars."

"Today, I have the privilege of capturing the grandeur and beauty of our solar system with my own equipment, focusing especially on our star, the sun. Each photography session is an encounter with the sublime, where the immense sunspots, the filaments dancing on its surface, and the prominences rising thousands of kilometers reveal the magnificence and power of the sun."