Stunning Pics Of Earth Taken From Space
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The social media handles of NASA is a treasure trove for those who love to see fascinating images showcasing Earth and space
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In its recent post, the space agency delighted its followers with a series of photos, including an image of the Himalayas, taken from space
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The pictures were taken from the International Space Station (ISS) which orbits Earth approximately every 90 minutes at a speed of 17,500 miles per hour
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“See how the world changes from the view of an astronaut,” NASA wrote in the caption of the post
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The 1st pic shows the Himalayas, separating the Indian subcontinent from China. It also shows Lakes Mansarovar and Rakshastal on the Chinese side
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The next image shows the teal waters of the Bahamas, with the sky dotted with clouds
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“The lights of Boston at night extend like dendrites across the Massachusetts coastline,” NASA wrote in the image description
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The 4th pic shows Riyad, the capital and largest city in the desert nation of Saudi Arabia
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The 5th and last picture shows the snow-covered Coast Mountains in British Columbia, Canada
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