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International Space Station snaps Phoenix at night

Apr 5, 2013, 1:05 PM

Ooh, shiny! The International Space Station captured a night image of metro Phoenix.

According to Space Ref, the image taken by an Expedition 35 crew member showcased a number of Arizona cities, including Glendale, Peoria and Phoenix. The photo was shot with a 400 millimeter lens.

The standard grid revealed illuminated highlights of the urban region, alongside considerably darker agricultural and residential areas.

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International Space Station snaps Phoenix at night