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Cats Eyes Clouds

NASA’s CATS Eyes Clouds, Smoke and Dust from the Space Station

 

The interactions between clouds and aerosols are illustrated in this image, taken by retired astronaut Chris Hadfield onboard the International Space Station. It shows contrails produced by aircraft (bright streaks) over the ocean.

 

Image Credit:

NASA/Chris Hadfield

 

Read more:

www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/cats-eyes-clouds-smoke-and-dust-from-the-space-station/

 

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