ISS005-E-11900
NASA Photo ID | ISS005-E-11900 |
Focal Length | 800mm |
Date taken | 2002.08.31 |
Time taken | 10:25:59 GMT |
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348 x 540 pixels 495 x 768 pixels 540 x 540 pixels 1000 x 1469 pixels 3032 x 2064 pixels 639 x 435 pixels
348 x 540 pixels 495 x 768 pixels 540 x 540 pixels 1000 x 1469 pixels 3032 x 2064 pixels 639 x 435 pixels
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Country or Geographic Name: | IRAN |
Features: | KHARG ISLAND, OIL SLICK, SUNGLINT |
Features Found Using Machine Learning: | |
Cloud Cover Percentage: | 10 (1-10)% |
Sun Elevation Angle: | 56° |
Sun Azimuth: | 239° |
Camera: | Kodak DCS760c Electronic Still Camera |
Focal Length: | 800mm |
Camera Tilt: | 36 degrees |
Format: | 3060E: 3060 x 2036 pixel CCD, RGBG array |
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540 pixels | 540 pixels | Yes | Yes | Earth From Space collection | Download Image |
1000 pixels | 1469 pixels | No | No | NASA's Earth Observatory web site | Download Image |
3032 pixels | 2064 pixels | No | No | Download Image | |
639 pixels | 435 pixels | No | No | Download Image |
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Image Caption: Kharg Island is Iran's primary oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf. This rocky limestone island is unique because it is one of the few islands in the Persian Gulf with freshwater which has collected within the porous limestone. In addition to its commercial and strategic importance, the freshwater has biological importance, supporting populations of gazelles. This high-resolution photograph taken by astronauts on board the International Space Station shows detail of the tanker dock facilities, tanks and other infrastructure. Sunglint on the surface of the water highlights small amounts of oil on the sea surface and reveals the direction of the local currents.