< STS081-738-66 >
| NASA Photo ID | STS081-738-66 |
| Focal Length | 250mm |
| Date taken | 1997.01.20 |
| Time taken | 14:48:48 GMT |
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Spacecraft nadir point: 25.1° N, 76.0° W
Photo center point: 25.0° N, 76.5° W
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Photo center point: 25.0° N, 76.5° W
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Nadir to Photo Center: West
Spacecraft Altitude: 188 nautical miles (348km)
Country or Geographic Name: | BAHAMAS |
Features: | ELEUTHERA ISLAND |
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Cloud Cover Percentage: | 5 (1-10)% |
Sun Elevation Angle: | 33° |
Sun Azimuth: | 138° |
Camera: | Hasselblad |
Focal Length: | 250mm |
Camera Tilt: | 9 degrees |
Format: | 5046: Kodak, natural color positive, Lumiere 100/5046, ASA 100, standard base |
Film Exposure: | Normal |
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No GeoTIFF is available for this photo.Image Caption: STS081-738-066 Eleuthera Island, Bahamas January 1997
The long, narrow Eleuthera Island can be seen in this mostly south-looking view. Like most of the Bahama Islands, Eleuthera is composed mainly of limestone and coral, and rises from a vast submarine plateau. The island, 80 miles (133 km) long, 2 miles (3 km) wide and covering an area of 164 sq. miles (425 sq. km), is generally low and flat, river- less, and has many mangrove swamps, brackish lakes, coral reefs and shoals, and many miles (km) of sandy beaches. Eleuthera, which means "Freedom" in Greek, was one of the earliest islands within the Bahamas to be colonized. Approximately 11000 people inhabit the island, which must get its fresh water from either rainfall or desalinazation. Hurricanes can occasionally cause severe damage to residences on the island. Eleuthera is a popular vacation resort area.
The long, narrow Eleuthera Island can be seen in this mostly south-looking view. Like most of the Bahama Islands, Eleuthera is composed mainly of limestone and coral, and rises from a vast submarine plateau. The island, 80 miles (133 km) long, 2 miles (3 km) wide and covering an area of 164 sq. miles (425 sq. km), is generally low and flat, river- less, and has many mangrove swamps, brackish lakes, coral reefs and shoals, and many miles (km) of sandy beaches. Eleuthera, which means "Freedom" in Greek, was one of the earliest islands within the Bahamas to be colonized. Approximately 11000 people inhabit the island, which must get its fresh water from either rainfall or desalinazation. Hurricanes can occasionally cause severe damage to residences on the island. Eleuthera is a popular vacation resort area.
