STS103-732-30
| NASA Photo ID | STS103-732-30 |
| Focal Length | 250mm |
| Date taken | 1999.12.25 |
| Time taken | 06:55:32 GMT |
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Spacecraft nadir point: 16.2° S, 43.2° E
Photo center point: 16.0° S, 46.0° E
Photo center point by machine learning:
Photo center point: 16.0° S, 46.0° E
Photo center point by machine learning:
Nadir to Photo Center: East
Spacecraft Altitude: 325 nautical miles (602km)
Country or Geographic Name: | MADAGASCAR |
Features: | BETSIBOKA RIVER DELTA |
| Features Found Using Machine Learning: | |
Cloud Cover Percentage: | 25 (11-25)% |
Sun Elevation Angle: | 58° |
Sun Azimuth: | 109° |
Camera: | Hasselblad |
Focal Length: | 250mm |
Camera Tilt: | 27 degrees |
Format: | 5069: Kodak Elite 100S, E6 Reversal, Replaces Lumiere, Warmer in tone vs. Lumiere |
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Image Caption: Large sediment plumes and freshwater lenses emerging into the Mozambique Channel
imply that Madagascar has had the benefit of recent rainfall. November to April is the
hot wet season for Madagascar and STS-103 astronauts took this photograph in
December 1999. At almost center is the Bombetoka Bay, located on the northwestern
coast and it is fed by the Betsiboka River. The city and major port of Mahajanga is under
clouds on the northeast side of the bay. The bright white color of the coast and parts of
rivers is caused by the reflectance of the sun (sun glitter).
imply that Madagascar has had the benefit of recent rainfall. November to April is the
hot wet season for Madagascar and STS-103 astronauts took this photograph in
December 1999. At almost center is the Bombetoka Bay, located on the northwestern
coast and it is fed by the Betsiboka River. The city and major port of Mahajanga is under
clouds on the northeast side of the bay. The bright white color of the coast and parts of
rivers is caused by the reflectance of the sun (sun glitter).
