STS035-81-40

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NASA Photo ID

STS035-81-40

Focal Length

250mm

Date taken

1990.12.07

Time taken

05:04:32 GMT

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Spacecraft nadir point: 24.7° S, 119.4° E

Photo center point: 26.0° S, 113.5° E

Photo center point by machine learning:

Nadir to Photo Center: West

Spacecraft Altitude: 189 nautical miles (350km)

Country or Geographic Name:

AUSTRALIA-WA

Features:

SHARK BAY AREA, COAST

Features Found Using Machine Learning:

Cloud Cover Percentage:

20 (11-25)%

Sun Elevation Angle:

73°

Sun Azimuth:

273°

Camera:

Hasselblad

Focal Length:

250mm

Camera Tilt:

Low Oblique

Format:

5017: Kodak, natural color positive, Ektachrome, X Professional, ASA 64, standard base

Film Exposure:

Normal

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Image Caption: Numerous algae reefs are seen in Shark Bay, Western Australia, Australia (26.0S, 113.5E) especially in the southern portions of the bay. The south end is more saline because tidal flow in and out of the bay is restricted by sediment deposited at the north and central end of the bay opposite the mouth of the Wooramel River. This extremely arid region produces little sediment runoff so that the waters are very clear, saline and rich in algae.