This shadowed figure standing beneath the gleaming arc of the Milky Way is the Czech born astrophotographer Petr Horálek.
Horálek is one of 25 astrophotographers commissioned by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) to capture the Chilean night sky as part of an education and public outreach program aiming to bring astronomy closer to the people.
In his self-portrait, Horálek stands among the 66 antennas of the Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array (ALMA) – a telescope located on the Chanjnantor plateau, 5000 metres above sea level in northern Chile.
Originally published by Cosmos as Very Instagrammable: a cosmic selfie
Cosmos
Cosmos is a quarterly science magazine. We aim to inspire curiosity in ‘The Science of Everything’ and make the world of science accessible to everyone.
Read science facts, not fiction...
There’s never been a more important time to explain the facts, cherish evidence-based knowledge and to showcase the latest scientific, technological and engineering breakthroughs. Cosmos is published by The Royal Institution of Australia, a charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science. Financial contributions, however big or small, help us provide access to trusted science information at a time when the world needs it most. Please support us by making a donation or purchasing a subscription today.
