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Historic Mountain top Pic du Midi Observatory

apod.nasa.gov — Dreamlike view looking south from the historic mountain top Pic du Midi Observatory combines moonlit domes, a winter night sky, and the snowy peaks of the French Pyrenees.

Who dugg this? Made popular Apr 16, 2008

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  • reflex768, on 04/16/2008, -2/+16Very cool. Looks like a rendered scene from an adventure game. Some blasted puzzle lock has to be just up the path.
  • gmtz, on 04/16/2008, -1/+15http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/0801/CielHiverPic_ ...

    Enjoy!
  • newdigger, on 04/16/2008, -2/+9Alright internet, its up to you to find us a hi-res version!
  • gmtz, on 04/16/2008, -1/+7http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/0801/CielHiverPic_ ...
  • inactive, on 04/16/2008, -1/+6Thanks Internet !
  • kabes, on 04/16/2008, -1/+4That's Orion in the middle there, for those wondering.
  • fucayama, on 04/16/2008, -0/+3thanks dude

  • Rotzooi, on 04/16/2008, -0/+2ah, that's better.
  • AphraBenn, on 04/16/2008, -0/+2For "bouche" (ironically means "mouth" in French) historic because:
    Pic du Midi Observatory (altitude of 2860m/9,300 ft.), operated by the University of Toulouse and historically famous for its planetary, lunar and solar studies. Located in the southwest of France, Gilles observes that it is a mythical place in the history of astronomical observation with a reputation that has long extended beyond its borders. The first buildings were built in 1873 in order to create a weather station. Then gradually, the observation of the sun and stars became its priority.

    I hope you do some research before you bury.
  • ojasnet, on 04/16/2008, -0/+1description: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080125.html
  • Wolfsoap, on 04/16/2008, -0/+1Help me user. I'm trapped in a book!

    Looks like Myst.
  • endus, on 04/16/2008, -0/+1Now THAT is a photograph. A welcome break from the HDR trash. Nice link.
  • smokyjoewood12, on 04/17/2008, -0/+1yes now i have a new desktop background
  • obrysii, on 04/16/2008, -1/+2It'd be truly amazing to work in a place like that. Beautiful sights, above and below.
  • tewas, on 04/16/2008, -2/+3Thanks Internet and hello wallpaper.
  • ace429k, on 04/16/2008, -1/+2astronomy is cool! dont lie you know you like it. :D
  • jazzboyrules, on 04/16/2008, -0/+1I wasn't wondering until I read your comment.
  • jeremyduffy, on 04/16/2008, -0/+1There's just something about a mountain fortress that makes me want to pick up my cape and mask.

  • kocurejd, on 04/16/2008, -1/+2I'm pretty sure somebody posted this same exact APOD several months ago. Burried for being old as balls.
  • phre3k187, on 04/16/2008, -0/+1Looks like Oblivion
  • RecoDesign, on 04/16/2008, -0/+1Reminds me of one of the Bond games
  • tonaros, on 04/16/2008, -0/+1I was going to say, feels like an above-ground Bioshock.
  • TheGonzo, on 08/13/2008, -1/+1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIZyqBodyCY&feature ...
  • inactive, on 04/16/2008, -2/+2Check out the web cams: http://bagn.obs-mip.fr/webcam/
  • nospinhere, on 04/16/2008, -2/+2A photograph taken today of a historic monument is not in itself "historic" as described in the title.
  • inactive, on 04/16/2008, -0/+0That's a pretty grainy hi-res. Wish it were taken with a decent camera...
  • bouche, on 04/16/2008, -1/+1why the hell is this historic? lame title calls for a bury
  • jp12380, on 04/16/2008, -1/+1You win the internets
  • Saintaw, on 04/16/2008, -1/+1Looks almost as good as the rendered version in Rainbox 6 Vegas 2!
  • edzilla, on 04/16/2008, -1/+1The full name is "pic du midi de bigorre", not to be mistaken with the "pic du midi d'ossau".
  • ievanssc, on 04/16/2008, -2/+1historic...?
  • shortyjacobs, on 04/16/2008, -2/+1Normally I bury every single APOD "story" I see, without even clicking through, but I'm digging this one. Very cool.
  • londubh, on 04/16/2008, -2/+1I use that as a desktop background. it is cool.
  • freedombob, on 04/16/2008, -4/+2looks like something out of a movie. I want to live there.....
  • Jamesara13, on 04/16/2008, -2/+0that is an amazing picture, very cool stuff
  • TomB, on 04/16/2008, -3/+1Official website : http://www.picdumidi.com/
  • kolinsmorisa, on 04/16/2008, -5/+1Super cool!
  • tehowe, on 04/16/2008, -6/+1DO WANT

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