NASA. LARGE FORMAT. Superb and historic photograph from the - Lot 218

NASA. LARGE FORMAT. Superb and historic photograph from the "BLUE MARBLE" series. Indian Ocean. This stunningly beautiful view of Earth from space is a fusion of science and art, a showcase for the remote sensing technology that makes such views possible, and a testament to the passion and creativity of the scientists who devote their careers to understanding how land, ocean and atmosphere - indeed, life itself - interact to generate Earth's unique life-sustaining environment. Drawing on data from several satellite missions (not all collected at the same time), a team of NASA scientists and graphic artists created global data layers to create this exceptional photograph of the Earth. 2007. Vintage chromogenic print. Numbering on front. Label on back. 40.6 x 40.6CM with margins.