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The Inquisitive Astronaut

Don Pettit turns his curiosity—and his camera—loose on board the International Space Station.

  • By The Editors
  • AirSpaceMag.com, May 23, 2012
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Canada's giant Manicougan impact crater at center, the green glow of the aurora on the horizon.


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These are beautiful photos of the Earth and Stars.
Thank you Astronaut Petit.

Tim

Posted by Tim Rathbone on May 28,2012 | 09:47 PM

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