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Milky Way over Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, Canada
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Milky Way over Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, Canada
September 14, 2014 - The Milky Way over Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefields in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, on a very clear night before moonrise. The centre of the Galaxy area in Sagittarius is setting in the southwest behind the icefields. The foreground light on the moraines is wash from lights on the Glacier View Inn and Icefields Centre. Other ground illumination on the peaks is from starlight. Mount Andromeda is at left
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This breathtaking print captures the awe-inspiring beauty of the Milky Way over Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, Canada. Taken on a crystal-clear night before moonrise, the image showcases the stunning celestial display above the Columbia Icefields. The center of our galaxy, located in Sagittarius, sets behind the majestic icefields in the southwest. The soft glow illuminating the foreground moraines comes from lights at Glacier View Inn and Icefields Centre, while starlight gently bathes the peaks with an ethereal radiance. The left side of this horizontal composition features Mount Andromeda, adding to the grandeur of this scene. With no human presence visible, it allows us to fully appreciate nature's magnificence and marvel at its vastness. This photograph perfectly encapsulates both astronomy and astrophotography as it reveals a galactic spectacle against a backdrop of pristine Canadian wilderness. The tranquil atmosphere created by this clear sky and serene landscape evokes a sense of peace and tranquility. It highlights how important it is to preserve dark skies for future generations to witness such heavenly wonders firsthand. As we gaze upon this idyllic view, we are reminded of Earth's geological history through glaciation and geomorphology. Alan Dyer's skillful photography has captured not only a mesmerizing moment but also invites us to contemplate our place within this vast universe while appreciating nature's sublime beauty in all its glory.
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