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Stunning satellite images of the Earth
Not many of us have the opportunity to go into space, but modern technology allows everyone to enjoy the beauty of our planet are literally without leaving the office chair. The photos that you will find in this collection were taken by three satellites in Earth orbit: LandSat 7, ASTER and MODIS. I wish you pleasant viewing! A collection of pictures "Earth as Art" gives a global view of our world. Sophisticated details add up to the planet's surface intricate pattern of contrasting colors. They show us that at the macro level, the world around us is as beautiful as when closer examination.
Edrengiyn Nuru, August 1, 1999
Malaspina Glacier, August 1, 2000
Whirlpool in the air, May 1, 2001
Syrian desert, January 1, 1999
Rugged terrain, April 28, 2001
Winding Mississippi, May 28, 2003
The Rockies, February 1, 2004
Kamchatka, February 17, 2002
Himalayas January 1, 1999
River Demin, January 1, 1999
Dasht-e Kavir desert, October 1, 2000
Deforestation in Bolivia, August 1, 2000
Bogda Mountains, September 1, 1999
Andes, October 28, 2001
Clouds over the Aleutian Islands, June 1, 2000
Source: eros.usgs.gov
Edrengiyn Nuru, August 1, 1999
Malaspina Glacier, August 1, 2000
Whirlpool in the air, May 1, 2001
Syrian desert, January 1, 1999
Rugged terrain, April 28, 2001
Winding Mississippi, May 28, 2003
The Rockies, February 1, 2004
Kamchatka, February 17, 2002
Himalayas January 1, 1999
River Demin, January 1, 1999
Dasht-e Kavir desert, October 1, 2000
Deforestation in Bolivia, August 1, 2000
Bogda Mountains, September 1, 1999
Andes, October 28, 2001
Clouds over the Aleutian Islands, June 1, 2000
Source: eros.usgs.gov