Published 21:51 IST, November 22nd 2019
NASA shares incredible reflection of the Milky Way Galaxy from world's largest mirror
NASA shared the astronomy picture of the day, where the Milky Way Galaxy was reflected from the ‘world’s largest mirror’ clicked by photographer Jheison Huerta
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NASA has shared astromy picture of day, where Milky Way Galaxy was reflected from ‘world’s largest mirror’. Peruvian photographer Jheison Huerta ed picture in month of April. photograph depicts beautiful arrangement of Milky Way Galaxy.
Milky Way Galaxy from world’s largest mirror
Huerta, who ed beautiful picture said that he felt great emotion and he was mesmerised and overwhelmed. He said he could only think of bond that sustains between universe and man. He said that humans are children of stars. picture was ed from Uyuni Salt Flat, which ‘world’s largest mirror'. According to reports, mirror located in Bolivia has a huge flat surface which covers 130-kilometres. mirror consists of high reflective power which is especially evident after rains.
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im reflects stars, galaxies, and planets
National Geographic has described area as one of most mesmerising and remarkable places for South America. channel said that area stretches to more than 4,050 square miles of Altipla, which is world’s largest salt flat, left behind by prehistoric lakes evaporated long ago. NASA furr described im and said, “It reflects stars, galaxies, and a planet. Many of se stars are confined to grand arch that runs across im, an arch that is central plane of our home Milky Way Galaxy. Inside arch is ar galaxy - neighbouring Large Mllanic Cloud (LMC). Stars that are individually visible include Antares on far left and Sirius on far right.”
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NASA discovered sugars in meteorites
According to statement released by NASA on vember 20, a team of scientists has been able to discover ‘bio-essential’ sugars in meteorites, which consists of or biologically important compounds. According to ory of NASA scientists, chemical reactions which occur within asteroids can help in forming elements that are essential for sustaining life. press release re, “ new discovery ds to growing list of biologically important compounds that have been found in meteorites, supporting hyposis that chemical reactions in asteroids – parent bodies of many meteorites – can make some of life’s ingredients.”
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(With inputs from ncies)
20:16 IST, November 22nd 2019