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Roque de los Muchachos observatory, La Palma
La Palma observatory. Panoramic view of the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma in the Canary Islands. The observatory is located on the lip of a great volcanic caldera (right) at an alt- itude of about 2400 metres (m). The telescope buildings seen here include the Nordic Optical Telescope (left), 4.2m William Herschel Telescope (centre left) and the Swedish Solar Telescope (solid tower at centre). The dome of the 2.5m Isaac Newton Telescope, & the grey building of the 1 metre Jacobus Kapteyn Telescope rise above the skyline at centre right. The high altitude of the observatory, and the clear air above it, minimise atmospheric distortions to incoming light
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This breathtaking panoramic view captures the awe-inspiring Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma, one of the Canary Islands. Perched at an impressive altitude of approximately 2400 meters, this observatory sits proudly on the edge of a magnificent volcanic caldera. In this stunning photo print, we are treated to a glimpse of several remarkable telescope buildings that dot the landscape. On the left stands the Nordic Optical Telescope, while slightly to its right is the imposing 4.2m William Herschel Telescope. At center stage, we find the Swedish Solar Telescope with its solid tower reaching for the sky. As our eyes wander further across this celestial scene, we notice two more prominent structures in sight. The dome of the 2.5m Isaac Newton Telescope and the grey building housing the 1-meter Jacobus Kapteyn Telescope rise above everything else at center-right. What makes this observatory truly exceptional is not only its strategic location but also its high altitude and pristine air quality that minimize atmospheric distortions caused by light pollution. This allows astronomers and astrophysicists to explore deep space with unparalleled clarity and precision. With Science Photo Library's expertly captured image, viewers can appreciate both the scientific significance and sheer beauty of this extraordinary astronomical haven on Earth's surface – a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our vast universe.
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