Thursday, April 22, 2010

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY BY LOOKING AT THE EARTH, FROM SPACE

A composite image of the Western hemisphereImage via Wikipedia

The Earth is an incredible place. The variations of scenery, plants and animals are staggering. You can find wonder and beauty pretty much everywhere you look.  
Satellite photography is a great way to see Earth's beauty. Seeing the Earth from space is awe-inspiring. And different imaging techniques let us see it in whole new ways.
THE NASA site contains high-resolution satellite photos. Different sensors were used to take these photos. For example, you can see thermal images of Earth. You'll also enjoy the animations! LINK ABOVE
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