Dramatic moonset

The full Moon sets behind the VISTA Survey Telescope. Contrary to what one may think, this picture is no montage. In order to obtain this effect, the picture was taken with a powerful zoom lens, from a few kilometres away. The VISTA telescope is located in the Paranal area, on a peak close to the main summit.

Credit:

G. Gillet/ESO

About the Image

Id:gordon-gillet_4
Type:Photographic
Release date:27 April 2010, 11:58
Size:3312 x 2240 px

About the Object

Name:Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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