Cosmic fire above Paranal

The Eta Carinae Nebula, a bright emission nebula, gives off a fiery red glow above Cerro Paranal and the VLT platform. Taken during the ESO Ultra HD Expedition.

Credit:

ESO/B. Tafreshi (twanight.org)

About the Image

Id:uhd_img0013_babak_cc
Type:Photographic
Release date:8 May 2014, 11:03
Size:4399 x 6598 px

About the Object

Name:Cerro Paranal, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory
Category:Paranal

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