The Waxing Earth from a Geostationary Perspective
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Description:
These images have been acquired from the European MSG satellite at July 21, 2009. The geostationary orbit 36000km above the equator allows an extraordinary view on the waxing Earth at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00, and 12:00 UTC (clockwise).
Credit:
Maximilian Reuter
, Institute of Environmental Physics, University of Bremen , Bremen - Germany
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When:
Taken on July 21, 2009 and submitted on March 14, 2012
Sections:
- Atmospheric Sciences (269 images)
- Solar-Terrestrial Sciences (23 images)
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Camera:
MSG
Model:
SEVIRI