Milky Way Casting Shadows - Chile Astrophotography - San Pedro de Atacama Celestial Explorations Star Tour

We know the Sun and Moon cast shadows. But if Milky Way is bright enough to throw shadows? This is panorama from San Pedro de Atacama Celestial Explorations Star Tour. On the photo you can see shadows of trees cast by the Milky Way!

Based on Bortle scale of night sky's brightness this is one of the darkness sky on Earth - Scale 1 - Excellent dark-sky site - The Scorpius and Sagittarius region of the Milky Way casts obvious diffuse shadows on the ground. Not so often can see something like this!

Milky Way Casting Shadows - Chile Astrophotography  - San Pedro de Atacama Celestial Explorations Star Tour

Green and red airglow is noticeable close to the horizon. The brightest "star" in the center is actually Jupiter. 

Canon 60Da, EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, 25.0 sec;  f/2.8;  ISO 6400 - Panorama of 20 photos

This image, slightly different version, has been chosen as Today's Image of the Day 17/11/2019. 

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Chile Astrophotography - Galactic center - San Pedro de Atacama City - Backyard Photo

Photo was done in the center on the San Pedro de Atacama city. It was first night of trip. Long day. Just simply put tripod on the backyard and made a photo. It is Chile Atacama desert. Even in the city the sky is amazing at night.

Chile Astrophotography - Galactic center - San Pedro de Atacama City - Backyard Photo

Astrophotography Adventure in Chile Atacama Desert

Chile is one of the best places in the world to do astronomy, astrophotography and stargazing. The Atacama Desert in Chile stands out for its combination of minimal light pollution, clear skies, high altitude, and unique landscapes.

The "Sitial del Fuego" astronomical tour - starring nights,  talk about the culture, the myth and the legends of the Andeans and the desert of Atacama,  testing Chilean wine and food inspired from the ingredients of the surrounding area. The photo was done during this tour. Fire shadows and stars in the sky.

Astrophotography Adventure in Chile - Sitial del Fuego astronomical tour