Hazy Himalayas in Nepal As Seen From Space
Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau
NASA
This photo was taken by the Expedition 8 crew aboard the International Space Station on 25 November 2003. It shows hazing conditions over the pan-Himalayas in Nepal.
ISS008-E-6197 (cataloged with a center point)
Geographic Name: NEPAL
Features: PAN-HIMALAYA RANGE, HAZE LAYER
Date (YYYYMMDD): 20031125 Latitude: 29.0 Longitude: 83.0 Focal Length: 200mm
ISS nadir point:
Photo center point: 29.0 N, 83.0 E
Nadir to Photo Center:
Spacecraft Altitude: nautical miles (0km)
Country or Geographic Name: NEPAL
Features: PAN-HIMALAYA RANGE, HAZE LAYER
Cloud Cover Percentage: 10 (0-10)%
Camera: E4: Kodak DCS760C Electronic Still Camera
Focal Length: 200mm
Camera Tilt: High Oblique
Format: 3060E : 3060 x 2036 pixel CCD, RGBG array.
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