2025年5月

邓路斯城堡，安特里姆郡，北爱尔兰 Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland (© DieterMeyrl/Getty Images)

岩石上的城堡 Castle on the rocks

邓路斯城堡，安特里姆郡，北爱尔兰

如图所示的邓路斯城堡，是否让你仿佛置身于《权力的游戏》？那是因为它正是剧中“派克城”——葛雷乔伊家族领地的现实灵感来源。该城堡建于13世纪，坐落于北爱尔兰安特里姆郡，曾是安特里姆·麦克唐纳家族的据点。该家族是苏格兰麦克唐纳氏族的一个分支，在15世纪至17世纪期间在爱尔兰政治中扮演了重要角色。1690年博因河战役后，该家族的势力衰落，由于缺乏资金维护，城堡逐渐荒废成废墟。

邓路斯城堡流传着各种传说，其中最著名的是关于女妖的传说。相传，麦奎兰勋爵唯一的女儿梅芙·罗反对一桩包办婚姻，被父亲囚禁在城堡的一座塔楼中。某晚，梅芙·罗与她的恋人乘船私奔，途中却遭遇猛烈风暴，双双葬身海底。当地人说，至今仍能听到她在塔楼中凄厉的哭声在风中回荡。如今，游客们可以走进这座饱经风雨的中世纪古堡遗迹，想象当年在此上演的盛宴与战斗。如果城堡本身还不足以打动你，那么眼前这片盖世海岸的壮丽景色，定会让你驻足凝望。

Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

If Dunluce Castle, pictured here, feels like something straight out of 'Game of Thrones,' that's because it is the real-life inspiration for Pyke, the seat of House Greyjoy. Built in the 13th century, this castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, was once a stronghold of the MacDonnells of Antrim, a branch of the Clan MacDonnell that played a key role in Irish politics from the 15th to the 17th century. The family's fortunes declined after the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, and with little money for upkeep, the castle gradually fell into ruin.

Dunluce Castle is steeped in legend, including the tale of its banshee. Maeve Roe, the only daughter of Lord MacQuillan, defied an arranged marriage and was locked away in the castle's turret. One night, as Maeve Roe and her lover fled by boat, a fierce storm struck, dragging them both to a watery grave. Locals say her ghostly cries still echo from the turret. Today, visitors can explore the windswept remains of this medieval fortress, imagining the feasts and battles that once took place here. And if the castle itself isn't impressive enough, the views over the Causeway Coast certainly are.

一架超轻型飞机飞越纳米比亚沙漠 An ultralight aircraft flying over the sands of Namibia (© Burt Johnson/Alamy Stock Photo)

不一般的沙漠之旅 Not your average desert trip

一架超轻型飞机飞越纳米比亚沙漠

想象一下，在轻型飞行器中翱翔于天空，风呼啸而过，俯瞰着如画的风景。下方是世界上最古老的沙漠：纳米布沙漠，在5500万年的风力作用下形成并不断演变。这就是纳米比亚，一片由高耸沙丘、干涸河床和流沙构成的超现实梦幻般的景观。

与传统飞机不同，超轻型飞机提供了无与伦比的自由感。它们也被称为微型飞行器，是一种专为低空、低速飞行而设计的小型飞机。各国对其重量和速度的限制有所不同；例如在美国，空载时重量应低于254磅，满功率飞行时速度不得超过55节（约63英里/小时）。超轻型飞机通常拥有开放式或半封闭式座舱，带来令人屏息的全景视野，使每一次飞行都成为一次沉浸式的体验。超轻型航空于20世纪70年代末至80年代初兴起，彻底改变了休闲飞行。凭借简化的监管和轻巧的设计，这类飞行器为探索世界上一些最偏远、最美丽的地方提供了一种既便捷又令人兴奋的方式，就像我们在今日图片中所看到的那样。

An ultralight aircraft flying over the sands of Namibia

Imagine soaring through the skies in an ultralight aircraft, the wind rushing past as you take in the view. Below, the world's oldest desert, the Namib, stretches endlessly, shaped by winds over 55 million years. This is Namibia—a surreal landscape of towering dunes, dry riverbeds, and shifting sands.

Unlike traditional aircraft, ultralights offer an unmatched sense of freedom. Also known as microlights, these small planes are designed for low-altitude, slow-speed flying. Their weight and speed limits vary by country; in the US, they should weigh under 254 pounds when empty and not go over 55 knots (63 mph) at full power. With open or semi-enclosed cockpits, ultralights provide panoramic views, making each flight an immersive experience. Ultralight aviation emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, revolutionizing recreational flying and offering an accessible and exhilarating way to explore some of the world's most remote and beautiful places.

日出时分，美丽的喀斯特山脉鸟瞰图，中国桂林 Aerial view of beautiful karst mountains at sunrise, Guilin, China (© zhaojiankang/Getty Images)

秀美壮丽的山河 Beautiful and magnificent mountains and rivers

喀斯特山脉，广西桂林，中国

今天是立夏，标志着我们即将进入夏季，今天图片中壮丽又秀美的山河景色是位于中国桂林的喀斯特山脉景致。桂林喀斯特地貌，位于广西南岭构造带中部，是大陆型塔状岩溶的典型代表，华南地区岩溶演化末期的地貌展现，世界地质遗产地。桂林喀斯特位于南岭构造带中部，以秀美漓江及其支流周边的塔状及锥状岩溶地貌为主要特征，同时发育有许多洞穴。受古生代构造运动的影响，桂林喀斯特形成了独特的岩溶发育盆地。

这里的山水如同一幅幅精美的山水画卷，吸引着来自世界各地的游客。它是中国山水画的真实写照来到桂林，你会被这里的美景所陶醉，仿佛置身于一幅幅山水画中，感受着大自然的瑰丽与壮美。

西班牙广场，塞维利亚，西班牙 Plaza de España, Seville, Spain (© Horia Merla/Getty Images)

欢迎来到纳布星球！ Welcome to planet Naboo!

星球大战日

5月4日是《星球大战》粉丝们的“星球大战日”，这一天旨在致敬由乔治·卢卡斯创造的这一广受喜爱的系列电影。该系列共包含九部电影，统称为“天行者传奇”。 其中一个令人难忘的拍摄地是西班牙塞维利亚的西班牙广场，正如今日图片所展示。这座美丽的广场呈半椭圆形，建筑风格令人惊叹，在影片中被用作纳布星的希德城。参议员阿米达拉抵达纳布星的场景，就是在这里拍摄的，演员包括娜塔莉·波特曼和海登·克里斯滕森。西班牙广场独特的设计，包括中央建筑、塔楼和喷泉，为《星球大战》的世界增添了一抹魔幻色彩。这座历史悠久的广场由安尼巴尔·冈萨雷斯设计，最初是为1929 年举办的伊比利亚-美洲博览会而建造的。

Star Wars Day

On May 4, 'Star Wars' fans celebrate Star Wars Day, a tribute to the beloved franchise created by George Lucas. The film series consists of nine movies, collectively referred to as the 'Skywalker Saga.' One of the memorable filming locations is Plaza de España in Seville, Spain, seen in today's image. This beautiful square, with its semi-elliptical shape and stunning architecture, was used as the city of Theed on the planet Naboo. The scene where Senator Amidala arrives in Naboo, featuring Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen, was filmed here. Plaza de España's unique design, with its central building, towers, and fountain, adds a touch of magic to the Star Wars universe.

Whether you are in Spain or elsewhere in the galaxy, May the Force be with you today!

拱门国家公园双拱门映衬下的银河，犹他州，美国 The Milky Way framed by Double Arch in Arches National Park, Utah (© Adventure_Photo/Getty Images)

让我们一起庆祝宇宙 Let's celebrate the cosmos

国际天文日快乐！

你是否曾好奇，通过望远镜看到的土星环是什么样子？又或者，天文学家是如何发现遥远星系的？国际天文日正是探索这些奥秘的绝佳时机！这一年度活动最早于 1973 年发起，其官方主题是：“将天文学带给大众”。 从当地公园到天文俱乐部、博物馆，再到天文台，游客们可以参与望远镜观测、太空讲座，甚至体验模拟月球重力的装置！这一想法起源于加利福尼亚的一位天文学家道格·伯杰。他不再等待人们走进天文台，而是直接把望远镜带到热闹的公共场所。这一招奏效了，人们很快就迷上了仰望星空！如今，世界各地都在庆祝国际天文日，加拿大、瑞典、阿根廷等许多国家都有举办相关活动。今天，就是探索宇宙的好时机。找一架望远镜，一起仰望星空、庆祝宇宙的壮丽吧！

Happy International Astronomy Day!

Ever wondered what Saturn's rings look like through a telescope? Or how astronomers spot distant galaxies? International Astronomy Day is the perfect time to find out. This annual event, first launched in 1973, is all about 'Bringing Astronomy to the People'—the official theme of Astronomy Day. From local parks to astronomy clubs, museums, and observatories, visitors can enjoy activities like telescope viewings, space talks, and even moon gravity simulators.

The event started when Doug Berger, an astronomer in California, decided to take telescopes to busy public spaces rather than wait for people to visit observatories. It worked—people got hooked on stargazing. Astronomy Day is celebrated worldwide, with events in countries like Canada, Sweden, and Argentina, among many others. Today is the day to explore the universe. Find a telescope and celebrate the cosmos!