2021-05-15
Telescopes and star trails at Paranal Observatory, Atacama Desert, Chile (© Matteo Omied/Alamy)
帕瑞纳天文台的望远镜和星迹，智利阿塔卡马沙漠 (© Matteo Omied/Alamy)
No, that's not a downpour of lightsabers—but it's no typical night sky either. Stargazing here at Paranal Observatory, on a mountaintop in Chile's desolate Atacama Desert, you'll get one of the clearest possible naked-eye views of the southern skies. This 'lightsaber' effect comes from the photo's long exposure: What we're seeing is these stars' paths as they track across the night sky due to our planet's rotation. The dazzling colors indicate temperature, from chilly red (5,000-ish degrees Fahrenheit) to balmy blue (temps in the tens of thousands).
Telescopes and star trails at Paranal Observatory, Atacama Desert, Chile (© Matteo Omied/Alamy)
帕瑞纳天文台的望远镜和星迹，智利阿塔卡马沙漠 (© Matteo Omied/Alamy)
No, that's not a downpour of lightsabers—but it's no typical night sky either. Stargazing here at Paranal Observatory, on a mountaintop in Chile's desolate Atacama Desert, you'll get one of the clearest possible naked-eye views of the southern skies. This 'lightsaber' effect comes from the photo's long exposure: What we're seeing is these stars' paths as they track across the night sky due to our planet's rotation. The dazzling colors indicate temperature, from chilly red (5,000-ish degrees Fahrenheit) to balmy blue (temps in the tens of thousands).
2021-05-17
Ålesund, Norway (© AWL Images/Offset by Shutterstock)
奥勒松，挪威 (© AWL Images/Offset by Shutterstock)
If you have Norwegian roots, May 17, aka Syttende Mai, is a day to celebrate. On this day in 1814, the Constitution of Norway was signed, declaring Norway an independent kingdom. Today we honor this stunning country by flying over the town of Ålesund, nestled amid the mountains and fjords in the western part of the country. This seaport stretches across several islands linked by bridges and is known for its charming Art Nouveau architecture. In ordinary years, Ålesund draws hordes of tourists and serves as a gateway for visitors to explore the bird island of Runde as well as Geirangerfjord, considered one of Norway's most beautiful fjords.
Ålesund, Norway (© AWL Images/Offset by Shutterstock)
奥勒松，挪威 (© AWL Images/Offset by Shutterstock)
If you have Norwegian roots, May 17, aka Syttende Mai, is a day to celebrate. On this day in 1814, the Constitution of Norway was signed, declaring Norway an independent kingdom. Today we honor this stunning country by flying over the town of Ålesund, nestled amid the mountains and fjords in the western part of the country. This seaport stretches across several islands linked by bridges and is known for its charming Art Nouveau architecture. In ordinary years, Ålesund draws hordes of tourists and serves as a gateway for visitors to explore the bird island of Runde as well as Geirangerfjord, considered one of Norway's most beautiful fjords.
2021-05-18
Centre Pompidou Málaga in Málaga, Spain (© Wim Wiskerke/Alamy)
西孟加拉邦的双角犀鸟，印度 (© Debapratim Saha/Minden Pictures)
On International Museum Day, we're looking at the Centre Pompidou Málaga in Spain, an offshoot of the modern art museum in Paris. This location was introduced in 2015 as a pop-up branch—a temporary, underground space for exhibitions and multi-disciplinary experiences as well as workshops dedicated to younger audiences. Originally scheduled for a 5-year run, it was extended until 2025. The piece we see here, 'El Cubo,' created by French artist Daniel Buren, is the only part of the museum that's visible above ground. The glass cube functions as a multicolored skylight, its panels projecting tinted light into the subterranean museum's courtyard below.
Centre Pompidou Málaga in Málaga, Spain (© Wim Wiskerke/Alamy)
西孟加拉邦的双角犀鸟，印度 (© Debapratim Saha/Minden Pictures)
On International Museum Day, we're looking at the Centre Pompidou Málaga in Spain, an offshoot of the modern art museum in Paris. This location was introduced in 2015 as a pop-up branch—a temporary, underground space for exhibitions and multi-disciplinary experiences as well as workshops dedicated to younger audiences. Originally scheduled for a 5-year run, it was extended until 2025. The piece we see here, 'El Cubo,' created by French artist Daniel Buren, is the only part of the museum that's visible above ground. The glass cube functions as a multicolored skylight, its panels projecting tinted light into the subterranean museum's courtyard below.