STS058-73-9
| NASA Photo ID | STS058-73-9 |
| Focal Length | 250mm |
| Date taken | 1993.10.19 |
| Time taken | 12:07:42 GMT |
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MAP LOCATION
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Spacecraft nadir point: 38.7° N, 7.2° W
Photo center point: 36.0° N, 5.5° W
Photo center point: 36.0° N, 5.5° W
Nadir to Photo Center: Southeast
Spacecraft Altitude: 157 nautical miles (291km)
IMAGE DETAILS
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Country or Geographic Name: | SPAIN |
Features: | STR. OF GIBRALTAR |
Cloud Cover Percentage: | 10 (1-10)% |
Sun Elevation Angle: | 41° |
Sun Azimuth: | 178° |
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Camera: | Hasselblad |
Focal Length: | 250mm |
Camera Tilt: | 51 degrees |
Format: | 5017: Kodak, natural color positive, Ektachrome, X Professional, ASA 64, standard base |
Film Exposure: | Normal |
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Image Caption: Internal waves in the Strait of Gibraltar
Atlantic water flowing with the tide throught the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean generates internal waves as depicted inthis photo. They can be seen in the Space Shuttle photo because of sunglint which reflects off the water. The Bay of Cadiz on the southwest coast of Spain, the Rock of Gibraltar, and Moroccan coast are also visible in this photo.
Atlantic water flowing with the tide throught the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean generates internal waves as depicted inthis photo. They can be seen in the Space Shuttle photo because of sunglint which reflects off the water. The Bay of Cadiz on the southwest coast of Spain, the Rock of Gibraltar, and Moroccan coast are also visible in this photo.
