Posted on 10/11/2020 1:51:10 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: What strange world is this? Earth. In the foreground of the featured image are the Pinnacles, unusual rock spires in Nambung National Park in Western Australia. Made of ancient sea shells (limestone), how these human-sized picturesque spires formed remains unknown. In the background, just past the end of the central Pinnacle, is a bright crescent Moon. The eerie glow around the Moon is mostly zodiacal light, sunlight reflected by dust grains orbiting between the planets in the Solar System. Arching across the top is the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy. Many famous stars and nebulas are also visible in the background night sky. The featured 29-panel panorama was taken and composed in 2015 September after detailed planning that involved the Moon, the rock spires, and their corresponding shadows. Even so, the strong zodiacal light was a pleasant surprise.
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Pinging the APOD list.
Today’s photo has a surprise cat hidden in the explanation at the link.
More of God’s majesty.
Thanks for yet another outstanding picture to your already remarakable contributions.
tunning imagery, great photography. Please continue your great work.
Very cool.
That’s gorgeous.
Amazing composition and exposure control.
That kitty looks like it’s startled by something I don’t want to see ;-)
Yes, with the moon’s movement there wouldn’t be much time to bracket exposures.
Found it! :)
I am trying to understand what they mean by "29 Panels". Were there multiple digital cameras and the images pieced together?
The Pinnacles really are fantastic. This Image doesn’t do them justice. Head to them every year with visitors in tow. Somehow you just don’t feel like it can be the Earth when you are there.
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