ISS030-E-30290
| NASA Photo ID | ISS030-E-30290 |
| Focal Length | 60mm |
| Date taken | 2011.12.31 |
| Time taken | 12:26:30 GMT |
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Spacecraft nadir point: 36.0° N, 3.1° W
Photo center point: 39.5° N, 3.0° E
Photo center point by machine learning:
Photo center point: 39.5° N, 3.0° E
Photo center point by machine learning:
Nadir to Photo Center: Northeast
Spacecraft Altitude: 217 nautical miles (402km)
Country or Geographic Name: | BALEARIC ISLANDS |
Features: | MALLORCA ISLAND, PALMA, CABRERA ISLAND, MEDITERRANEAN SEA |
| Features Found Using Machine Learning: | |
Cloud Cover Percentage: | 10 (1-10)% |
Sun Elevation Angle: | 31° |
Sun Azimuth: | 183° |
Camera: | Nikon D2Xs Electronic Still Camera |
Focal Length: | 60mm |
Camera Tilt: | High Oblique |
Format: | 4288E: 4288 x 2848 pixel CMOS sensor, RGBG imager color filter |
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| 540 pixels | 348 pixels | Yes | Yes | Earth From Space collection | Download Image |
| 720 pixels | 540 pixels | Yes | Yes | NASA's Earth Observatory web site | Download Image |
| 4288 pixels | 2848 pixels | No | No | Download Image | |
| 640 pixels | 425 pixels | No | No | Download Image |
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Image Caption: Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Note: This caption refers to the image versions labeled "NASA's Earth Observatory web site".
The Balearic Islands are an archipelago located to the southwest of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. Catalan - the native tongue - and Spanish are the official languages. The islands are an autonomous community and province of Spain, located approximately midway between the southeastern coastline of Spain and the northern coastline of Algeria. This astronaut photograph, taken from the International Space Station, highlights the large island of Majorca (approximately 5400 km2; also known as Mallorca in Spanish) on which the capital city of Palma is located (image center). The small island of Cabrera to the southwest of Majorca (image lower right) hosts the Parc Nacional de l'Arxipelag de Cabrera.
Like the other Balearic Islands, Majorca is a popular holiday destination for the European community with tourism forming a major part of the island's economy. The island's physiography offers many recreational opportunities - mountainous regions are present along the northwest coastline and eastern third, while much of the central part of the island is flat. Diving is also a popular activity. The central region includes agricultural lands (tan, light brown, and green, image center), forested patches and corridors (dark green, image center), and urban centers (gray). In addition to Majorca, the other major islands of the archipelago include Ibiza, Formentera, and Minorca.
Note: This caption refers to the image versions labeled "NASA's Earth Observatory web site".
The Balearic Islands are an archipelago located to the southwest of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. Catalan - the native tongue - and Spanish are the official languages. The islands are an autonomous community and province of Spain, located approximately midway between the southeastern coastline of Spain and the northern coastline of Algeria. This astronaut photograph, taken from the International Space Station, highlights the large island of Majorca (approximately 5400 km2; also known as Mallorca in Spanish) on which the capital city of Palma is located (image center). The small island of Cabrera to the southwest of Majorca (image lower right) hosts the Parc Nacional de l'Arxipelag de Cabrera.
Like the other Balearic Islands, Majorca is a popular holiday destination for the European community with tourism forming a major part of the island's economy. The island's physiography offers many recreational opportunities - mountainous regions are present along the northwest coastline and eastern third, while much of the central part of the island is flat. Diving is also a popular activity. The central region includes agricultural lands (tan, light brown, and green, image center), forested patches and corridors (dark green, image center), and urban centers (gray). In addition to Majorca, the other major islands of the archipelago include Ibiza, Formentera, and Minorca.
