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Western Lake Trio
Published April 11, 2021
An astronaut captured this view of three basins—Tahoe, Walker, and Mono—straddling two different climates.
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Two Volcanic Peaks that are Far from Twins
Published April 4, 2021
The active Colima and extinct Nevado de Colima are both andesitic stratovolcanoes in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.
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Red Sea Rainforests
Published March 28, 2021
Coral reef ecosystems thrive off the coast of Saudi Arabia.
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Texas Gulf Coast
Published March 21, 2021
An astronaut captured this wide view from flat and humid coastal wetlands and barrier islands to rocky inland hills and woodlands.
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Fisheye Over Sinai
Published March 7, 2021
Astronaut Andrew Morgan used a fisheye lens to capture the intersection of two continents.
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Stars in Motion
Published March 6, 2021
A compilation of dozens of long-exposure photographs taken from space turns stars into stunning rings and city lights and fires into colorful streaks.
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Himalayas, Near and Far
Published March 4, 2021
Two astronauts. Two clear days. Two gorgeous views around the roof of the world.
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Japan at Night
Published February 28, 2021
The contrast of the bright lights against the dark landscape makes this a favorite astronaut photo.
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A Long-Ago Lake Amid the Dunes
Published March 2, 2021
The modern oasis of Jubbah sits within the wind shadow of historic mountains and the basin of an ancient lakebed.
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Cruising Past the Aurora Borealis
Published February 27, 2021
Astronauts have snapped numerous photos of the light show from their unique perch on the International Space Station.
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Hints of a Recent Eruption
Published February 21, 2021
Photographing an ongoing volcanic eruption anywhere on Earth is a matter of luck for most astronauts, but Kamchatka provides its share of opportunities.
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The Red Crest
Published February 18, 2021
The Namib Desert bears a scar from a meteorite impact.
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