Friday, October 14, 2011

APOD 1.7 A Strange Sunrise Over Argentina

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This picture was taken in Buenos Aires Argentina over the river Rio de La Plata. The deformed looking sun is thought to be a result of the deflection of light in the particles of low clouds. If the clouds were thick and low they would scatter the light creating this destorted look, covering the actual sun. The shine on the water creates a Etruscan Vase or Fata Morgana making it look like it is melted. The bright colors are marvelous and contrasted. I love taking pictures and in Florida we have wonderful sunsets, it is cool to see the glory of a sunrise in another place in the world rather than a sunset. After learning about electromagnetic waves it is interesting to apply it to a sunrise and sunset.

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