Saturday, July 30, 2016

Milky Bioluminescence: Life light


Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. It is a form of chemiluminescence. Bioluminescence occurs widely in marine vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as in some fungi, microorganisms including some bioluminescent bacteria and terrestrial invertebrates, such as fireflies. (Source: Wikipedia)

NSW Australia Central West Astronomical Society's astrophotography competition winner in nightscapes category.


Credit: James Garlick
Location: Australia
Award Date: 2015

+CSIRO science image

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