STS058-101-12
| NASA Photo ID | STS058-101-12 |
| Focal Length | 250mm |
| Date taken | 1993.10.23 |
| Time taken | 01:33:45 GMT |
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Spacecraft nadir point: 28.4° N, 86.1° E
Photo center point: 28.0° N, 86.5° E
Photo center point by machine learning:
Photo center point: 28.0° N, 86.5° E
Photo center point by machine learning:
Nadir to Photo Center: Southeast
Spacecraft Altitude: 150 nautical miles (278km)
Country or Geographic Name: | CHINA |
Features: | HIMALAYA MTS., MT. EVEREST |
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Cloud Cover Percentage: | 0 (no clouds present) |
Sun Elevation Angle: | 14° |
Sun Azimuth: | 112° |
Camera: | Hasselblad |
Focal Length: | 250mm |
Camera Tilt: | 13 degrees |
Format: | 5017: Kodak, natural color positive, Ektachrome, X Professional, ASA 64, standard base |
Film Exposure: | Normal |
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| 540 pixels | 540 pixels | Yes | Yes | Earth From Space collection | Download Image |
| 1286 pixels | 1286 pixels | No | No | NASA's Earth Observatory web site | Download Image |
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| 500 pixels | 518 pixels | No | No | Download Image | |
| 640 pixels | 480 pixels | No | No | Download Image | |
| 1313 pixels | 1370 pixels | No | No | Download Image | |
| 540 pixels | 540 pixels | Yes | Yes | NASA's Earth Observatory web site | Download Image |
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Image Caption: Mt. Everest is the highest (29,035 feet, 8850 meters) mountain in the world. This detailed look at Mt. Everest and Lohtse is part of a more extensive photograph of the central Himalaya taken in October 1993 that is one of the best views of the mountain captured by astronauts to date. It shows the North and South Faces of Everest in shadow with the Kangshung Face in morning light. Other major peaks in the immediate area are Nuptse and Bei Peak (Changtse). The picture was taken looking slightly obliquely when the spacecraft was north of Everest. Everest holds a powerful fascination for climbers and trekkers from around the world. The paths for typical North and South climbing routes are sketched on this image.
Much of the regional context can be seen in the complete photograph, which shows Mt. Everest and other large peaks to the northwest. More information on the photograph STS058-101-12 can be found at the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth. An unannotated version can also be downloaded. The digital images shown have been reduced to a spatial resolution equivalent to 48 m / pixel; a high-resolution digital image of the same photograph would be at 12 meters per pixel.
Much of the regional context can be seen in the complete photograph, which shows Mt. Everest and other large peaks to the northwest. More information on the photograph STS058-101-12 can be found at the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth. An unannotated version can also be downloaded. The digital images shown have been reduced to a spatial resolution equivalent to 48 m / pixel; a high-resolution digital image of the same photograph would be at 12 meters per pixel.
