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GtrsRGr8 · 04-07-2016, 05:51 PM

Have you ever thought of images of earth from outer space as being art (of course you haven't, neither had I. But work with me here, okay? ha)? Well, if images of earth from outer space can be considered art, then the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has compiled a book of masterpieces. And, it's free.

Title: Earth as Art: 2012.
Format(s): Pdf.
Author(s): National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Earth Science Division.
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Earth Science Division.
Pages: viii + 160.
Ebook Rating/Number of Reviews (Amazon): Not rated at Amazon; rated 4.32 (25) at GoodReads.
Price: $0.00.
Lowest Price at (or through Amazon) if available from there: $1.99 (Kindle mobi).
Book Description (from NASA's website):
In 1960, the United States put its first Earth-observing environmental satellite into orbit around the planet. Over the decades, these satellites have provided invaluable information, and the vantage point of space has provided new perspectives on Earth. This book celebrates Earth's aesthetic beauty in the patterns, shapes, colors, and textures of the land, oceans, ice, and atmosphere. The book features 75 stunning images of Earth from the Terra, Landsat 5, Landsat 7, EO-1, and Aqua satellites. Sensors on these satellites can measure light outside of the visible range, so the images show more than what is visible to the naked eye. The images are intended for viewing enjoyment rather than scientific interpretation. The beauty of Earth is clear, and the artistry ranges from the surreal to the sublime.
Comments: The images originally come from the U.S. Geological Survey; see more of their images of earth here. I believe this to be a legal free download due to the fact that it is offered at NASA's website as a download, without any caveats.
URL: http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/703154main_earth_art-ebook.pdf (direct link).

04-07-2016, 05:51 PM	#246
GtrsRGr8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,334 Karma: 27815322 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Southeastern U.S., ya'll Device: Kindle; Kindle (10.1.1) for PC; Kindle Cloud Reader	From NASA: A Book of Images from Outer Space of Earth as Art. It's FREE! Have you ever thought of images of earth from outer space as being *art* (of course you haven't, neither had I. But work with me here, okay? ha)? Well, if images of earth from outer space can be considered art, then the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has compiled a book of masterpieces. And, it's free. Title: *Earth as Art: 2012. Format(s):* Pdf. Author(s): National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Earth Science Division. Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Earth Science Division. Pages: viii + 160. Ebook Rating/Number of Reviews (Amazon): Not rated at Amazon; rated 4.32 (25) at GoodReads. Price: *$0.00. Lowest Price at (or through Amazon) if available from there:* $1.99 (Kindle mobi). Book Description (from NASA's website): In 1960, the United States put its first Earth-observing environmental satellite into orbit around the planet. Over the decades, these satellites have provided invaluable information, and the vantage point of space has provided new perspectives on Earth. This book celebrates Earth's aesthetic beauty in the patterns, shapes, colors, and textures of the land, oceans, ice, and atmosphere. The book features 75 stunning images of Earth from the Terra, Landsat 5, Landsat 7, EO-1, and Aqua satellites. Sensors on these satellites can measure light outside of the visible range, so the images show more than what is visible to the naked eye. The images are intended for viewing enjoyment rather than scientific interpretation. The beauty of Earth is clear, and the artistry ranges from the surreal to the sublime. Comments: The images originally come from the U.S. Geological Survey; see more of their images of earth here. I believe this to be a legal free download due to the fact that it is offered at NASA's website as a download, without any caveats. URL: http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/703154main_earth_art-ebook.pdf (direct link). Last edited by GtrsRGr8; 04-07-2016 at 11:28 PM.