NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared amazing images of space during his third trip to the International Space Station, in a photo that can only be taken from space.
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NASA astronaut Don Pettit is currently on his third trip to the International Space Station, collaborating with other astronauts to conduct experiments and maintain a celestial outpost. But in his spare time, he has honed his photography skills and recently released some breathtaking images that could only be captured from space.
This photo features the glow of the Milky Way galaxy and countless stars in the background, a faint column of sunlight known as the zodiacal light, twinkles of light from passing satellites, Earth’s atmosphere and the edge of the planet, and the beauty of space. It is full of kindness. itself.
An image of the Earth and the Milky Way as seen from the International Space Station. (/NASA/Don Pettit)
Taking pictures of Earth is a popular hobby for astronauts on long-term stays on the space station because they have a unique perspective of Earth. The station orbits the Earth every 90 minutes, allowing astronauts to witness 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets each day.
In 2016, European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake shared with his social media followers the various cameras and lenses he used to capture images of Earth. The largest lens allowed him to take detailed photographs of cities and landscapes 400 miles below the station.
NASA also uses the International Space Station’s cameras to create live broadcasts that allow anyone to watch what’s happening from space.
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