Milky Way Vertical Panorama at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area - Texas Hill Country
by Silvio Ligutti
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Milky Way Vertical Panorama at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area - Texas Hill Country
Artist
Silvio Ligutti
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Photograph - Photography
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This image makes me very excited! Living in light-polluted cities, most people haven't seen the full splendor of the Milky Way across the dark skies. Once sunlight completely abandons the atmosphere for a few hours, the Milky Way rises in a slow dance that, according to the season, traces its way along a certain path in the sky. For an image like this you must research the position of the galaxy with specialty software. Also, the moon must be absent and you must be far away from any city or town. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area has recently been made a certified International Dark Sky Association park, which makes me very happy. Driving west for five hours from Houston to see this "pure awesomeness" is no big deal for me. I almost got sprayed by a skunk, but oh well, I avoided it! Enchanted Rock is located on Highway 965, half way between Fredericksburg and Llano. FAA watermark will not show on final printed product.
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October 15th, 2014
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