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    ThiChi What a View posted Mon, 31 Dec 2001 16:32:00 GMT (12/31/2001) edit


    United States California

    Post 67 of 3673
    Since 5/29/2001
    This is really a sight to behold! Scroll to the right.

    "The image is a panoramic view of the world from the new space station. It is a night photo with the lights clearly indicating the populated areas. You can scroll East-West and North-South. Note that Canada's population is almost exclusively along the U.S. border. Moving east to Europe, there is a high population concentration along the Mediterranean Coast. It's easy to spot London, Paris, Stockholm and Vienna. Check out the development of Israel compared to the rest of the Arab countries.

    "Note the Nile River and the rest of the "Dark Continent". After the Nile, the lights don't come on again until Johannesburg. Look at the Australian Outback and the Trans-Siberian Rail Route. Moving east, the most striking observation is the difference between North and South Korea. Note the density of Japan.

    "What a piece of photography. It is an absolutely awesome picture of the Earth taken from the Boeing built Space Station last November on a perfect night with no obscuring atmospheric conditions."

    jayhawk2 Re: What a View posted Mon, 31 Dec 2001 16:39:00 GMT (12/31/2001) edit


    United States Kansas

    Post 5 of 8
    Since 12/31/2001
    Way Cool! I just wish it had Japan in there too. Thanks for the picture.

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    Reborn2002 Re: What a View posted Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:05:00 GMT (12/31/2001) edit


    United States Florida

    Post 26 of 2639
    Since 12/7/2001
    Japan IS in there. Look directly to the right of China for the extremely illuminated island.. which is Japan.

    Someone need to brush up on their Geography? (smile) ;)

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    Farkel Re: What a View posted Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:07:00 GMT (12/31/2001) edit




    Post 1604 of 10040
    Since 3/14/2001
    Awesome picture!

    I have a question, though. How come Australia only has 12 lights on when everyone knows they have at least 14 or 15 lights in that country?

    Farkel, waiting for the bashings to come from Oz!


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    jayhawk2 Re: What a View posted Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:09:00 GMT (12/31/2001) edit


    United States Kansas

    Post 7 of 8
    Since 12/31/2001
    I know where Japan is, but in the picture on my screen it is cut off.

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    Cygnus Re: What a View posted Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:10:00 GMT (12/31/2001) edit


    United States New York

    Post 278 of 2104
    Since 3/27/2001
    I can clearly see Buffalo!

    I thought the stretch of lights across northern Asia was very cool.

    I am wondering why China is so dark.
    LDH Re: What a View posted Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:20:00 GMT (12/31/2001) edit


    United States California

    Post 1871 of 8174
    Since 12/18/2000
    AMAZING!

    I am blown away that India has that many lights!

    Cyg, don't worry, I won't tell ANYONE that you were actually looking for Buffalo, LOL!

    Lisa
    Gopher Re: What a View posted Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:44:00 GMT (12/31/2001) edit


    United States Minnesota

    Post 813 of 11063
    Since 3/18/2001
    Obviously CYG -- Buffalo is easy to spot. 6 feet of snow reflects light quite well!

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    LDH Re: What a View posted Mon, 31 Dec 2001 18:07:00 GMT (12/31/2001) edit


    United States California

    Post 1877 of 8174
    Since 12/18/2000
    The lights of Cabo San Lucas are calling me! (at the end of the Baja California Peninsula)

    I'm surprised such a sleepy little town even registers!

    Lisa
    ThiChi Re: What a View posted Mon, 31 Dec 2001 18:35:00 GMT (12/31/2001) edit


    United States California

    Post 71 of 3673
    Since 5/29/2001
    Great place! Ever been to San Philippe on the Sea of Cortez? Love the whole area. Loading up the 67 VW bus this April with friends and heading down to the very tip!!!

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    Cowboy Re: What a View posted Tue, 01 Jan 2002 05:46:00 GMT (1/1/2002) edit


    United States Oklahoma

    Post 261 of 935
    Since 6/9/2001
    Very cool-thanks for posting this.

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