The Atacama's striking stripes

This striking image captures the changing landscape of the Chajnantor plateau, around 5000 meters above sea level in Chile's Atacama desert. During winter, snow paints the sand with white streaks filling the rippling landscape.

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ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)

About the Image

Id:dji_0039-cc
Type:Photographic
Release date:10 January 2018, 11:08
Size:5464 x 3070 px

About the Object

Name:Chajnantor
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory
Category:ALMA

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