ESO on Nostr: “It was an unforgettable moment“, said photographer Julien Looten when he saw the ...

“It was an unforgettable moment“, said photographer Julien Looten when he saw the Carina Nebula with his own eyes at our Paranal Observatory in #Chile.

Its southern location and its uniquely dark skies made it possible for Julien to capture this breathtaking view. The Carina Nebula — a massive star-forming region — is visible here as a big pink spot above one of the four Auxiliary Telescopes.

More: https://www.eso.org/public/images/potw2542a/

📷 J. Looten/ESO

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