Earth’s atmospheric glow and star trails

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Jun 10, 2021

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This long exposure photograph reveals Earth's atmospheric glow and star trails.

iss065e081769 (May 20, 2021) — This long exposure photograph, taken from the International Space Station as it orbited 267 miles above the Indian Ocean, reveals Earth’s atmospheric glow and star trails.

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Earth’s atmospheric glow and star trails

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