STS043-98-94

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Spacecraft nadir point: 27.3° N, 83.8° W

Photo center point: 27.5° N, 82.5° W

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Spacecraft Altitude: 172 nautical miles (319km)
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S43-98-94 - Tampa Bay, Florida

Tampa Bay, Florida and its surrounding waterways were captured in
partial sunglint in this scene. An extremely complex pattern of
surface currents is displayed by differential reflections of sun-
glint, caused by differences in surface roughness and slicks. A
high concentration of boat wakes appears beneath the bridge that
connects St. Petersburg to Sarasota. Marinas along the water-
front, major roads within the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg,
and Sarasota, and the white Gulf beaches are clearly discernable.
Hasselblad camera, 250mm lens, 4 August 1991, 15:30 GMT




Tampa Bay, Florida (27.5N, 82.5W) and its surrounding waterways were captured in partial sunglint. An extremely complex pattern of surface currents is displayed by differential reflecvtions of sunlight caused by diffrerences in surface roughness and slicks. A high concentration of boatwakes can be seen under the bridge connecting St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Marinas along the waterfront, major roads, airports and other details are easily seen.