APOD 2.1

MAGIC Star Trails (October 14, 2011)

This photograph shows star trails near the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on the Canary island of La Palma.  The telescope is one of many 17meter diameter telescopes in the MAGIC (Major Atmospheric Gamma Imaging Cherenkov) telescopes group.  These telescopes capture gamma rays for analysis.
My favorite part of the photograph is that one can see the star trails' reflection on the telescope.  This adds depth and interest to the picture.