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Earth from Apollo 15, 26 July 1971. Creator: NASA
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Earth from Apollo 15, 26 July 1971. Creator: NASA
Earth from Apollo 15, 26 July 1971. Planet Earth photographed by the Apollo 15 crew, from between 25, 000 and 30, 000 nautical miles away. The United States, Central America and part of Canada can be seen at the left, with South America at lower centre. Spain and the northwest part of Africa can be seen at right. Also visible is a large North Atlantic storm front moving over Greenland (upper centre)
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This photo print, taken by the Apollo 15 crew on 26 July 1971, showcases our beautiful planet Earth from a distance of approximately 25,000 to 30,000 nautical miles away. The image captures a mesmerizing view of the United States, Central America, and part of Canada on the left side. Moving towards the lower center, South America emerges into sight with its vast landmasses and intricate coastlines. On the right side of this extraordinary photograph lies Spain and the northwest region of Africa. These continents are separated by the glistening blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. However, what truly steals attention is an enormous storm front hovering over Greenland in the upper center. This powerful weather system dominates a significant portion of North Atlantic skies. The vibrant colors present in this image add depth and life to our home planet as seen from outer space. It serves as a reminder that Earth is not only our sanctuary but also an awe-inspiring celestial body within our solar system. Preserved as part of NASA's extensive heritage space collection, this remarkable photograph represents humanity's exploration into unknown territories during one of history's most iconic missions - Apollo 15. As we delve deeper into understanding our universe through science and space travel advancements, images like these continue to inspire us to appreciate both the fragility and resilience exhibited by our precious planet Earth.
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