Istanbul is a beautiful city in Turkey, and it never fails to surprise us with its rustic charm and dainty cafes. And while the city looks quite pretty in person, it looks much better from space. How can we say that? Well, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently shared an orbital picture of Istanbul shot from the International Space Station (ISS), and we are in awe. Read on to know more.
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NASA Shares Image Of Istanbul From Space, Leaves Netizens Mesmerised
NASA shared a picture of Istanbul on their social media handles and captioned it as – Hey, Istanbul. You’re glowing! Well, we agree with NASA- the famous Turkish city was glowing in the shared picture. In terms of the image- it was captured on May 10, 2021, from the International Space Station when it orbited 263 miles above the Black Sea. Speaking about this picture, NASA also mentions in the post that the images that astronauts regularly take are not just for the aesthetic they serve a purpose.
As per NASA, these pictures help experts track the changes that the planet is changing over time, from human-caused changes like urban growth and reservoir construction to natural dynamic events such as hurricanes, floods and volcanic eruptions.
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Well, the picture surely marvellous, and not only us but the Netizens on Instagram are stunned by the image too. Here’s how they reacted.
People, are not only appreciating the picture but are also asking NASA to share more such shots from other countries. We can’t wait for the images, what about you?
