Ruined Church Milky Way and Zodiacal Light Bolivia
by James Brunker
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Ruined Church Milky Way and Zodiacal Light Bolivia
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Milky Way rises above a ruined church and Sajama volcano (6542m / 21,465ft), Bolivia's highest peak. The glow in the sky to the right of the image 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). These quaint mud brick and stone churches are typical of the region; research has shown many of them were built on sites sacred to the indigenous people to encourage them to convert to Catholicism.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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December 5th, 2016
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