14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The milky way over a cross right outside San Pedro de Atacama
Far away from considerable light pollution, the Atacama Desert is known for its outstanding star gazing capability. In this picture, you can see the milky way and a cross which is just outside of San Pedro de Atacama. The lights on the horizon are from the city of Calama, Chile.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2016 |
| Date Uploaded: | 08.2016 |
| Photo Location: | San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| Copyright: | © Antonio Salaverry |