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An Earth Ornament
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An Earth Ornament
Credit & Copyright: The Clementine Project, U.S. Geological Survey
Explanation: The Apollo 8 astronauts spent the 1968 Christmas Season in lunar orbit, returning with striking images of the Moon and Earth from space which inspired the world. While in lunar orbit in 1994, the prospecting Clementine spacecraft also turned its cameras toward the home world - the result was this mosaic of 70 high resolution images of our planet from a cosmic perspective. The swirling clouds and dramatic colors give the Earth the appearance of a delicate, painted ornament hanging in space. Best Wishes and Seasons Greetings!

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Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (USRA)
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