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2026 March 10 - Sky Glows over Paranal Observatory
In today's image, we see the skyglow over Paranal Observatory in Chile. In addition, we can see the masters used to excite atoms in the atmosphere, creating an artificial star to use the adaptive optics of the telescope in order to improve resolution. My podcasts are available in video form through this YouTube Channel.This Podcast is an authorized New Media Mirror Site for APOD. You can access the image and website directly at: Astronomy Picture of the Day. You can use the archive link below the image to select the photo corresponding to the date of this podcast.I welcome comments and…
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