The Moon and Venus Above the Plaza of Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Photographer:

Aymen Ibrahem

Title:

The Moon and Venus Above the Plaza of Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Description:

Aymen Ibrahem is an astronomer working for the Planetarium of Biblioteca Alexandrina (BA). This photo shows the Moon and the bright planet Venus above the Plaza of BA. In the foreground are exhibit statues depicting Salvador Dali's "The Burning Giraffes". The giraffes were exhibited as part of BA's celebrations of Dali's centennial last year.

Image Information

• Location: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt
• Date: 8 June 2005
• Camera: Practica
• Lens: Zenith 2.8/37
• Film: Fujicolor 400
• Exposure: 1/2 sec.

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