Puya Raimondii Milky Way and Zodiacal Light 1
by James Brunker
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Puya Raimondii Milky Way and Zodiacal Light 1
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James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
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The Puya raimondii plant is one of the most spectacular plants found in the Andes. The worlds largest bromeliad, it flowers after around 40 years and then dies. The flower spike is often 9-10m high, with more than three thousand flowers and six million seeds. It is considered an endangered species, and is only found at several high altitude sites in Peru and a few in Bolivia.
The clear skies and high altitudes in the southern hemisphere can make for stunning views of the stars and the Milky Way (the Galactic Center can be seen in this image)! The glow above the horizon to the right of the plant is the Zodiacal Light, which is produced by sunlight reflecting off dust particles in the Solar System. It is visible along the ecliptic during the spring and autumn months before dawn or after sunset (which depends whether you are in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere). The light on the flower spike (or inflorescence) and foreground is the result of some light painting.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form (print, website, etc) without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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February 20th, 2016
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