Subj : ES Picture of the Day 16  2023
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Mon Jan 16 2023 11:00:48

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Atacama Lagoon and Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way

   January 16, 2023

    Baltinache-2022

   Photographer:  Alexis Trigo
   Summary Author:  Alexis Trigo

   Despite being the driest place in the world, the  Atacama Desert has
   several lagoons, created by  groundwater, in the vicinity of the
    Atacama Salt Flats. When night falls and with no wind, the lagoons
   become  true mirrors for astronomical observation. Shown over the
   un-named pond featured here is the  Sagittarius Arm of the Milky
   Way. Photo taken on September 23, 2022.

   Approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of Toconao, Chile
   Coordinates: -23.18889, -68.51944



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Geography Links

     *  Atlapedia Online
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     *  Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
     *  Types of Land
     *  World Mapper

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