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The Milky Way over the Southern Ocean

John Langmead MilkyWay, NightSky, Stars July 7, 2017October 22, 2017 1 Minute

Fishing boats under Milky Way from Marriners_Online — The Southern Ocean. Fishing boats working under the Milky Way not too far from Apollo Bay harbour (the lights on the harbour entrance are at the bottom right of the image), with the moon about to rise.

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I was born in Perth Western Australia in July 1949. I currently live in Apollo Bay Victoria. View all posts by John Langmead

Published July 7, 2017October 22, 2017

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