The Grand Canyon seen by timelapse from Earth and space! Above, the ISS orbits the lights of the American West and the …
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The Grand Canyon seen by timelapse from Earth and space! Above, the ISS orbits the lights of the American West and the canyon's dark patch. Below, a 6 minute exposure reveals our path from Earth's perspective. Made in collaboration with National Geographic's @BabakTafreshi.
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