ISS027-E-33889
| NASA Photo ID | ISS027-E-33889 |
| Focal Length | 800mm |
| Date taken | 2011.05.16 |
| Time taken | 06:50:31 GMT |
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1000 x 651 pixels 540 x 352 pixels 720 x 480 pixels 4288 x 2929 pixels 640 x 437 pixels
Spacecraft nadir point: 40.7° N, 30.9° E
Photo center point: 38.4° N, 27.2° E
Photo center point by machine learning: 38.43° N, 27.16° E
Photo center point: 38.4° N, 27.2° E
Photo center point by machine learning: 38.43° N, 27.16° E
Nadir to Photo Center: Southwest
Spacecraft Altitude: 184 nautical miles (341km)
Country or Geographic Name: | TURKEY |
Features: | IZMIR METROPOLITAN AREA, GULF OF IZMIR, URBAN LAND COVER |
| Features Found Using Machine Learning: | |
Cloud Cover Percentage: | 10 (1-10)% |
Sun Elevation Angle: | 46° |
Sun Azimuth: | 105° |
Camera: | Nikon D2Xs Electronic Still Camera |
Focal Length: | 800mm |
Camera Tilt: | 55 degrees |
Format: | 4288E: 4288 x 2848 pixel CMOS sensor, RGBG imager color filter |
Film Exposure: | |
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| 540 pixels | 352 pixels | Yes | Yes | Earth From Space collection | Download Image |
| 720 pixels | 480 pixels | Yes | Yes | NASA's Earth Observatory web site | Download Image |
| 4288 pixels | 2929 pixels | No | No | Download Image | |
| 640 pixels | 437 pixels | No | No | Download Image |
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Image Caption: İzmir Metropolitan Area, İzmir Province, Turkey
The metropolis of İzmir is located in the western Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the country's third largest city in terms of population and the second largest port city (after Istanbul). The İzmir region has included urban areas for almost 3500 years, and the ancient core of the metropolitan area was originally known as Smyrna. Due to its location on the Gulf of İzmir (image lower left) with access to the Aegean Sea, İzmir (or Smyrna) has been an important Mediterranean Sea port for most of its history. This detailed astronaut photograph highlights the modern urban landscape of the İzmir metropolitan area.
Today, the metropolitan area includes eleven districts, many of which were independent neighborhoods prior to agglomeration into "greater İzmir". Densely built-up residential and commercial districts, characterized by gray to reddish gray rooftops occupy much of the central part of the image. Larger structures with bright white rooftops are indicative of commercial/industrial areas near the İzmir Port at image left.
Two large sport complexes, the Ataturk Stadium and Şirinyer Hippodrome (horse racing track) are clearly visible at image upper left and image right respectively. Numerous vegetated parks (green) are located throughout the area. In addition to being a major trade center, greater İzmir is a hub for regional tourism.
The metropolis of İzmir is located in the western Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the country's third largest city in terms of population and the second largest port city (after Istanbul). The İzmir region has included urban areas for almost 3500 years, and the ancient core of the metropolitan area was originally known as Smyrna. Due to its location on the Gulf of İzmir (image lower left) with access to the Aegean Sea, İzmir (or Smyrna) has been an important Mediterranean Sea port for most of its history. This detailed astronaut photograph highlights the modern urban landscape of the İzmir metropolitan area.
Today, the metropolitan area includes eleven districts, many of which were independent neighborhoods prior to agglomeration into "greater İzmir". Densely built-up residential and commercial districts, characterized by gray to reddish gray rooftops occupy much of the central part of the image. Larger structures with bright white rooftops are indicative of commercial/industrial areas near the İzmir Port at image left.
Two large sport complexes, the Ataturk Stadium and Şirinyer Hippodrome (horse racing track) are clearly visible at image upper left and image right respectively. Numerous vegetated parks (green) are located throughout the area. In addition to being a major trade center, greater İzmir is a hub for regional tourism.
