3 9 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 31cm
Description
This infrared picture was taken by the NOAA 5 satellite (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) launched in July 1976. NOAA satellites form a series of operational weather satellites, the first of which was launched in December 1970.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10299505
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