Sunday, December 5, 2010

Moonrise Through Mauna Kea's Shadow



How can the Moon rise through a mountain? It cannot -- what was photographed here is a moonrise through the shadow of a large volcano. 84SF9NUC6ZDK The volcano is Mauna Kea, Hawai'i, USA, a frequent spot for spectacular photographs since it is arguably the premier observing location on planet Earth. The Sun has just set in the opposite direction, behind the camera. Additionally, the Moon

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