Science and Exploration

Photo: Sicily As Seen at Night From The International Space Station

By Keith Cowing
May 24, 2013
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Sicily is featured in this night time image captured by one of the Expedition 28 crew members aboard the International Space Station, approximately 220 miles above Earth. The land mass in upper right corner is part of the “toe” of Italy’s “boot.” A 32-mm focal length was used to record the image. ISS028-E-033099 (18 Aug. 2011) — high res (1.4 M) low res (65 K)

Sicily is featured in this night time image captured by one of the Expedition 28 crew members aboard the International Space Station, approximately 220 miles above Earth. The land mass in upper right corner is part of the “toe” of Italy’s “boot.” A 32-mm focal length was used to record the image. ISS028-E-033099 (18 Aug. 2011) — high res (1.4 M) low res (65 K)

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