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time.com
1 month ago
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Here's What a Solar Eclipse Looks Like From Space

Astronauts experience the overview effect when viewing Earth from space, but solar eclipses appear unsettling from that perspective.
The total solar eclipse occurs due to the moon blocking out the sun, creating a dramatic cosmic event visible on Earth but appearing as a dark spot from space. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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Taking the pulse of the planet': how monitoring nature from space could keep Earth healthy

The overview effect profoundly impacts those who observe Earth from space.
Scientists propose a new international scheme to monitor Earth's changing ecology using satellite data and on-the-ground technologies. [ more ]
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