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SPACE: HOW NASA SAW THE SOLAR ECLIPSE

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It is believed to be the most photographed solar eclipse in human history. Here are some of the images captured by NASA as the event – visible from places across the US – took place on Monday…

It is believed to be the most photographed solar eclipse in human history. Here are some of the images captured by NASA as the event – visible from places across the US – took place on Monday… 

 

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The Moon is seen passing in front of the Sun during the solar eclipse from Ross Lake, Northern Cascades National Park, Washington. PICTURE: NASA

 

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The last glimmer of the sun is seen as the Moon makes its final move over the Sun during the total solar eclipse as seen above Madras, Oregon. PICTURE: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani

 

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Image of the Moon transitting across the sun taken by the Solar Dynamics Laboratory in 304 angstrom extreme ultraviolet light. PICTURE: NASA/SDO

 

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The total solar eclipse seen above Madras, Oregon. PICTURE: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani

 

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A composite image showing the International Space Station as it cross the face of the sun. PICTURE: NASA/Joel Kowsky

 

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The ‘Bailey’s Beads effect’ is seen as the Moon makes its final move over the Sun during the total solar eclipse as seen above Madras, Oregon. PICTURE: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani.

 

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