Sunset at Paranal

Sunset at Paranal

A beautiful mosaic image of sunset over Paranal Observatory. The observatory is located on Cerro Paranal in the Atacama desert of northern Chile. With an elevation of 2635 metres above sea level, the observatory offers some truly spectacular views throughout the day.

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P. Horálek/ESO

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About the Image

Id:2017_11_18_Paranal_Sunset-GF-mosaic-CC
Type:Photographic
Release date:29 July 2019, 15:28
Size:5314 x 3424 px

About the Object

Name:Sun
Type:Solar System : Sky Phenomenon : Light Phenomenon : Sunrise-Sunset : Green flash
Category:Paranal

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