Flowers in the desert
The Atacama desert, where Paranal is located, is extremely dry and arid. Nevertheless, any time when or any place where a little water is found, plants immediately start growing. This beautiful flower grew on the platform covering the Residencia.
Credit:ESO/H.H.Heyer
About the Image
Id: | residencia-flower |
Type: | Photographic |
Release date: | 3 December 2009, 23:21 |
Size: | 3611 x 2205 px |
About the Object
Name: | Atacama Desert |
Type: | Solar System : Planet : Feature : Surface |
Category: | Paranal |