Here’s why Planet Earth II looks so damn good

Planet Earth II is currently airing on BBC America, where it makes the far reaches of the natural world accessible to everyday viewers. And Vox just wrapped up a similarly fascinating webseries about the technology behind Planet Earth’s impressive wildlife footage. The third and final installment in the Vox series takes a look at how Planet Earth II is able to capture such impressive nighttime footage, offering a quick history lesson on how much nighttime wildlife photography has changed over the years.