While you might expect NASA to use the latest cutting–edge cameras, this image was actually captured using a decade–old piece of equipment.
According to NASA's Flickr post, this incredible image was captured using a Nikon D5.
This is a commercially available DSLR launched in 2016 that was quite poorly reviewed upon launch.
However, the camera's rugged construction, reliable mechanisms, and extremely high light sensitivity make it perfectly suited to space photography.
And, while it cost over £5,000 when first released, you can now pick up one of these high–end cameras for a little over £800.