Science and Exploration

Photo: Space Station Solar Panels, Aurora, As Seen Over The Central Pacific Ocean

By Keith Cowing
May 24, 2013
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This is one of a series of night time images photographed by one of the Expedition 29 crew members from the International Space Station. It features airglow, Earth’s terminator and parts of the Central Pacific Ocean. Nadir coordinates are 10.41 degrees north latitude and 169.70 degrees west longitude. ISS029-E-006857 (18 Sept. 2011) — high res (2.4 M) low res (83 K)

This is one of a series of night time images photographed by one of the Expedition 29 crew members from the International Space Station. It features airglow, Earth’s terminator and parts of the Central Pacific Ocean. Nadir coordinates are 10.41 degrees north latitude and 169.70 degrees west longitude. ISS029-E-006857 (18 Sept. 2011) — high res (2.4 M) low res (83 K)

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