Bahamas View From Space
13 photo from the international space station saying the stunning bahamas were a real treat for us.
Bahamas view from space. From the earth orbiting international space station flying some 225 nautical miles above the caribbean sea in the early morning hours of july 15 nasa astronaut reid wiseman photographed this north looking panorama that includes parts of cuba the bahamas and florida and even runs into several other areas in the southeastern u s. 2 2019 shows in light blue flooding in the wake of hurricane dorian s battering of the. Copyright 2008 2019 by united states environmental directories inc.
For astronauts this is one of the most recognizable points on the planet. Randy bresnik of nasa shared this aug. An astronaut aboard the international space station took this photograph of small island cays in the bahamas and the prominent tidal channels cutting between them.
Hurricane dorian as seen from space station earlier today. By rachel david image. Near florida and cuba the underwater terrain is hilly and the crests of many of these hills comprise the islands of the bahamas.
Hurricane dorian from space in astronaut and satellite views. Satellite simulations of earth views. The vivid turquoise of the water over the reef was absolutely captivating.
On february 12 2009 relatively clear skies allowed the moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer on nasa s aqua satellite an unobstructed view of the region. Satellite imagery taken on sept. In fact he called the bahamas the most beautiful place from space had first video conference with my youngest daughter today.
Providenciales is famous for its world class diving with miles and miles of spectacular coral reefs to explore. Scott kelly who recently spent a year aboard the international space station also took plenty of photos of the bahamas from space. But this view of the bahamas isn t only beautiful it also highlights features that aren t always visible.
Scott kelly nasa this is what paradise looks like from space. Showed her the most beautiful place from space. One of the most recognizable points on the earth for astronauts to photograph is the bahamas.
