Incredible photos from space

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May 15, 2013, 12:32:01 PM


Astronaut Chris Hadfield beamed back incredible photographs of Earth from aboard the International Space Station, where he had been stationed since March. Hadfield made his way back home to Earth on May 13. Here, some of his memorable images from space.
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islander

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May 15, 2013, 12:32:47 PM

Dr. Seuss-inspired swirls in the Black Sea. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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islander

#2
May 15, 2013, 12:33:17 PM

Tonight's Finale: The Moon rising over a bed of cloud. A constant reminder to us all of what can be achieved. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#3
May 15, 2013, 12:34:02 PM

Spaceships glowing blue in the dawn as we leave Florida headed across the Atlantic. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#4
May 15, 2013, 12:34:24 PM



Clouds swoop in on Crimea, a white bird on the Black Sea. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#5
May 15, 2013, 02:03:43 PM

Canada rocks. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#6
May 15, 2013, 02:04:12 PM

Tonight's Finale: Boston, you're a beautiful harbor city. Hope your Bruins play a memorable game tonight vs the Leafs. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#7
May 15, 2013, 02:04:40 PM

You can see how high we are when you see how close this jet trail is to the ground. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#8
May 15, 2013, 02:05:11 PM

Looking out the windows of ISS, every day is Earth Day. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#9
May 15, 2013, 02:05:32 PM

One quick look at our planet reminds me of the importance of Earth Day. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#10
May 15, 2013, 02:36:26 PM

A night image of the greater New York City metropolitan area is seen in a NASA handout photo taken by a crew member onboard the Expedition 35 March 23, 2013. For orientation purposes, note that Manhattan runs horizontal through the frame from left to the midpoint and Central Park is just a little to the left of frame center. REUTERS/NASA/Handout
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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islander

#11
May 15, 2013, 02:38:28 PM

How’s this for a view: An astronaut’s photo from space captures a unique perspective of the Colorado plateau along the Utah-Arizona border. The confluence of the Colorado and San Juan rivers can also be seen -â€" the silvery section is sunlight reflected from the water. --Claudine Zap (Image credit: NASA)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#12
May 15, 2013, 02:39:02 PM

Arid fingers of sand-blasted rock look like they're barely holding on against the hot Saharan wind. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#13
May 15, 2013, 02:39:34 PM

From London on the Thames to the sea to the world, so much of history came from this brightly-lit city. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#14
May 15, 2013, 02:40:04 PM

San Francisco Bay with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#15
May 15, 2013, 03:12:48 PM

The wondrously wildly beautiful surface of our world (near the Etosha Pan in Africa). (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#16
May 15, 2013, 03:13:24 PM

From seashells to galaxies to this storm, Nature loves spirals. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#17
May 15, 2013, 03:13:56 PM

Boston at night, glowing under a trace of fog. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#18
May 15, 2013, 03:14:24 PM

Tonight's finale: Full Moon rising. So near, and yet... (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#19
May 15, 2013, 03:14:44 PM

A clearer view of Vancouver on a sunny day - can clearly see the ferry terminal, airport and many boats in the Inlet. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#20
May 15, 2013, 04:29:29 PM

Sandstorm on the edge of farming country in the American Northwest. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#21
May 15, 2013, 04:30:26 PM

Lava Carbuncle - an ancient intrusion of tough, hard rock in southwestern Africa. Quite likely also Namibia. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#22
May 15, 2013, 04:31:19 PM

The Australian bushfires, this one near Burrinjuck Dam. Look closely and you can see the flames from orbit. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#23
May 15, 2013, 04:31:53 PM

Key West, Florida. A fun place to rent a bike and see for yourself. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#24
May 15, 2013, 04:32:25 PM

Even from 400 km up you can sense the searing dryness of southern Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#25
May 15, 2013, 06:23:09 PM

Goose Bay, Happy Valley, Labrador. I flew CF-18s as an RCAF fighter pilot here. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#26
May 15, 2013, 06:24:23 PM
Australia - the dryness creates colours and textures that make the Outback immediately recognizable from space. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#27
May 15, 2013, 06:25:05 PM
Tonight's finale: The pall of smoke clouds over Australia, as seen from orbit. A rare view of the bushfires' effect. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#28
May 15, 2013, 06:26:06 PM

Thunderstorm from above. What animal do you see? (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#29
May 15, 2013, 06:27:17 PM

Here is a closer view of Qingdao (Tsingtao). Much easier to see the bridge in this photo. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#30
May 15, 2013, 06:27:53 PM

An island made for running laps. Off the coast of Indonesia. (Photo by Chris Hadfield/Twitter)

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Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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#31
May 15, 2013, 06:51:53 PM


Super-typhoon Pablo/ Bopha from orbit. Photo courtesy of NASA.


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Votives

#32
May 17, 2013, 10:13:49 AM
nice journey ma'am isles...
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islander

#33
July 25, 2013, 05:28:48 PM
i hope to go up again soon, vots.  hope you're okay yourself.  haven't seen you around for a couple of days...
Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998, Philippines), as amended and strengthened by House  Bill 6893 of 2013--- violation means a maximum of P250,000 fine with a corresponding three-year jail term and a minimum of P30,000 fine and six months imprisonment

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