Egypt from Space

EGYPT FROM SPACE - 2

This second section of Egypt from space will eventually be expanded with a new detailed tour of Egypt from above that is currently being prepared. In the meantime, enjoy another view of Egypt - this time taken with the equivalent of a telephoto lens from beyond the distance of our Moon.

Egypt from the Galileo spacecraft

Egypt and surrounding areas as seen from the Galileo spacecraft from an altitude of about 500,000 kilometres on December 9, 1992, as it flew past Earth en route to the planet Jupiter. The image shows Egypt left of centre, with the Nile Valley clearly visible. Also in view is the Red Sea, Israel, Jordan, and the Arabian Peninsula. Khartoum in Sudan is below the cloud and Somalia is partly covered by clouds at the lower right.

Egypt From Space - 1

All space images are courtesy of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
I have digitally modified images for use on the web site.

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