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Europe and middle east at night, ISS
Europe and middle east at night photographed by astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) on 21st October 2011. This image is one frame from a time-lapse series of stills taken as the ISS passed from the UK over Europe and over the middle east. This frame shows Turkey in the foreground, Cyprus as the tear-shaped island on the right, at far left, the dark region is the Black Sea, while at middle right, cities along the coast line of Syria light up before the unlit region of the Syrian Desert (upper right corner). The ISS orbits the Earth at an altitude of some 360 kilometres. It travels at a ground speed of 27, 724 km (17, 227 mi) per hour and orbits the Earth every 90 minutes
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Europe and the Middle East as never before with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Captured by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on 21st October 2011, this image offers a unique perspective of the continents at night. Part of a time-lapse series, this frame showcases a mesmerizing tableau of twinkling lights against the inky blackness of space. Bring this awe-inspiring view into your home or office and let it transport you to new heights.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This breathtaking print captures the mesmerizing beauty of Europe and the Middle East at night, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS) on October 21st, 2011. Taken by astronauts during a time-lapse series of stills, this particular frame showcases an awe-inspiring view. In the foreground lies Turkey, while Cyprus appears as a tear-shaped island on the right side of the image. The dark expanse to the far left represents the Black Sea, contrasting with cities along Syria's coastline that light up in vibrant hues towards the middle right. As we gaze into the upper right corner, an unlit region known as the Syrian Desert emerges. The ISS orbits our planet at an altitude of approximately 360 kilometers and speeds through space at a remarkable ground speed of 27,724 kilometers per hour (17,227 miles per hour). Every 90 minutes, it completes one orbit around Earth. This extraordinary photograph not only offers us a glimpse into our world from above but also highlights human presence through city lights illuminating various regions. As we marvel at this image captured by Science Photo Library's astronaut photography collection, let us appreciate both its scientific significance and artistic allure. It serves as a reminder of humanity's ability to explore beyond our earthly boundaries and witness firsthand how different parts of our planet come alive under darkness – showcasing both natural beauty and human civilization coexisting harmoniously within our vast universe.
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