Light Phenomena over the ESO Observatories III: Zodiacal Light
Abstract
The zodiacal light is often seen at the ESO observatories in the hours after sunset and before sunrise. The origin of the zodiacal light is described and recent research briefly summarised. Some fine images of the zodiacal light from Paranal and La Silla, including the full extent of the night sky are presented.
- Publication:
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The Messenger
- Pub Date:
- June 2016
- Bibcode:
- 2016Msngr.164...45H