Sunrise green flash

The very first rays of the Sun, rising from behind Cerro Armazones, show a greenish hue because of the refraction of the atmosphere. This rare phenomenon, known as a 'green flash', is best seen at sites with exceptional atmospheric conditions, such as the area around ESO’s Paranal Observatory.

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F. Char/ESO

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Id:greenfl-armazones
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:22 november 2011 10:44
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Type:Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Light Phenomenon : Sunrise-Sunset
Categorie:ELT

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