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Photos: Nile River and Delta As Seen at Night From The International Space Station

By Keith Cowing
May 24, 2013
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The Nile River Delta and part of the Mediterranean Sea can be seen in this night time photo captured by one of the Expedition 28 crew members aboard the International Space Station, flying at an altitude of approximately 220 miles. A 38-mm focal length was used to record the image. ISS028-E-033108 (18 Aug. 2011) — high res (1.3 M) low res (45 K)

The Nile River Delta and part of the Mediterranean Sea can be seen in this night time photo captured by one of the Expedition 28 crew members aboard the International Space Station, flying at an altitude of approximately 220 miles. A 38-mm focal length was used to record the image. ISS028-E-033108 (18 Aug. 2011) — high res (1.3 M) low res (45 K)

The Nile River and the Sinai Peninsula can be easily delineated in this night time photo captured by one of the Expedition 28 crew members aboard the International Space Station, flying at an altitude of approximately 220 miles. A 42-mm focal length was used to record the image. ISS028-E-033124 (18 Aug. 2011) — high res (1.8 M) low res (66 K)

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