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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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Media ID 9241411

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Astronaut Photography Cities At Night City Earth Observation International Space Station Light Pollution Lights Middle East Middle Eastern Saudi Arabia Solar System Space Flight Spaceflight

23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame

FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.4cm (15.6" x 10.4")

Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
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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