The Milky Way and the Zodiacal light

A view of the Milky Way and Zodiacal light in the night sky. The Zodiacal light is caused by light being reflected by particles of dust floating in space.

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About the Image

Id:	milky-way-zodiacal
Type:	Observation
Release date:	5 April 2013, 10:54
Size:	2848 x 4272 px

About the Object

Name:	Paranal, Zodiacal light
Type:	• Milky Way • Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Zodiacal Light
Category:	• Paranal

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