In celebration of the deployment of its earth observing system nasa is pleased to share the newest in its series of stunning earth images affectionately named the blue marble.
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An orthographic projection of nasa s blue marble data set 1 km resolution global satellite composite.
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Modis image of the day.
At the time 1 km pixel was the most detailed imagery available for free and permitted for reuse without a need for extensive preparatory work to eliminate cloud cover and conceal missing data.
Enhancements by robert simmon ocean color compositing 3d globes animation.
Fifty years ago on april 22 1970 people around the world marked the first earth day.
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Nasa goddard space flight center image by reto stöckli land surface shallow water clouds.
And scientist astronaut harrison h.
To access blue marble images in multiple resolutions visit visible earth.
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Apollo 17 blue marble original orientation as17 148 22727 jpg 2 400 2 400.
This translunar coast photograph extends from the mediterranean sea area to the antarctica south polar ice cap.
Schmitt lunar module pilot traveling toward the moon.
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View of the earth as seen by the apollo 17 crew astronaut eugene a.
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5 97 mb apollo 17 full earth photo jpg 436 349.
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In 2002 nasa released an extensive set of satellite captured imagery including prepared images suitable for direct human viewing as well as complete sets suitable for use in preparing further works.
Evans command module pilot.