Photographer Randy Halverson whose pictures and time lapse videos have been featured here on the BA Blog many times; see Related Posts below just posted an epically cool picture he took just last night: The Milky Way looming over Devils Tower in Wyoming. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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He and his son (who also got a nice shot of it) were to the northwest of the gigantic butte-like structure; the night started out cloudy but it cleared after midnight. Im glad! I love pictures like this for many reasons. Obviously, the Milky Way itself is amazing; the central bulge of our spiral galaxy is obvious, studded with stars, gas clouds, and dark bands of dust. <\/p>\n
But the icing on the mashed potatoes is that silhouetted against it is such a recognizable landmark and one that plays an essential part in one of my all-time favorite movies. Devils Tower has a fascinating geologic history, and I plan on visiting sometime. Its a long drive from Boulder, but I swear, it would make my fanboy (of both Hollywood and geology) heart sing to be able just to stand there and soak it in. <\/p>\n
Image credit: Randy Halverson, used by permission. <\/p>\n
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