Starry Sky above Paranal observatory
author: S.Guisard/Novapix
reference: o-vlt01-00171
Image Size 300 DPI: 40 * 40 cm
Milky Way is crossing Paranal sky and meeting with Zodiacal light to the West behind Paranal Observatory. Three of the most emblematic constellations are visible on the horizon : Orion, Big deeper and Scorpius. The Large and Small magellanic clouds are visible to the South together with Southern Cross, Eta Carina nebula and Coal sack. May 2009.