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Massachusetts
Released 02/02/2010
In this picture from Genesis 2, most of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is visible, from the coastline to the Quabbin Reservoir in the west. This view from space provides a good view of the natural harbor that allowed Boston to become a major shipping port.
Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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Niagara Falls
Released 01/21/2010
The white plume of mist from Niagara Falls is visible in this view of the southwest corner of Lake Ontario. The combined falls are more than 3000 feet across, flowing from Lake Erie in the south to Lake Ontario in the north. They reach their peak flow in the spring each year.
Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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Southern Nevada Composite Image
Released 01/04/2010
This image is a mosaic of pictures captured from the Genesis 1 and 2 spacecraft as they orbited over the Bigelow Aerospace communications site in Nevada during the time frame of 2008-2009. Some landmarks identifiable in the photo are Groom Lake, Death Valley and Valley of Fire State Park. The Las Vegas area and Lake Mead are visible in the lower right quadrant of the photo.
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Las Vegas and Lake Mead
Released 01/04/2010
This is one of the images that make up the mosaic of Southern Nevada. Lush golf courses stand out as dark areas against the light soil of the Las Vegas valley. This photo provides enough detail to identify the Wynn golf course, Spanish Trails golf course and Southern Highlands golf course.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Released 04/24/2009
The western landing facility for the Space Shuttle, Runway 04/22L is visible in this picture of southern California. Edwards Air Force Base was the site of many milestones in spaceflight, including where the sound barrier was first broken (Chuck Yeager's flight of the Bell X-1) and the first Space Shuttle landing. Many of the early astronauts trained at this facility. Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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Arkansas
Released 04/21/2009
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At the crossroads - Saskatchewan
Released 04/21/2009
Roads are clear in this picture of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan captured from Genesis II on March 31, 2009. This city of over 200,000 people is at the intersection of several major highways in Canada. Highway 16, part of the Trans-Canada system, can be seen running from the top to the bottom of the frame. Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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Quebec city, Quebec
Released 04/07/2009
The St. Lawrence River appears free of ice in this photo taken on March 23, 2009. Quebec City and the Isle d’Orleans are visible in the right side of the frame. The lines north of the city are actually power line corridors highlighted by snow on the ground. Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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Catskill State Park
Released 02/25/2009
This view of Catskill Park in New York State was taken from Genesis II on February 25, 2009 as it passed over the Bigelow Aerospace Maine Groundstation. Visible in the frame are the Ashokan, Pepacton, Rondout, and Neversink reservoirs, which supply New York City with water. Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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Yosemite National Park
Released 01/12/2009
Snow blankets the landscape as Genesis II captured this view of Yosemite National Park on December 23, 2008. Mono Lake, seen clearly in the right side of the photo, is approximately 13 miles across at its widest point. Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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Redwoods National Park
Released 01/12/2009
The northern coast of California is visible here in this picture captured by Genesis II. This area is home to the Klamath River and the southern end of the Cascade mountain range. Sediment flowing from the rivers into the sea is visible in the picture. Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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Cabo San Lucas
Released 08/20/2008
A clear sky over entire southern tip of the Baja Peninsula provides a good photo. The vacation destination of Cabo San Lucas is visible next to the calm waters of the Pacific Ocean. Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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Eugene
Released 08/20/2008
The city of Eugene, Oregon is visible in this photo taken with the Earth Cam of Genesis II. Alternating areas of logging and forest create a patchwork appearance. Areas of clear cut are visible space in the deeply forested area outside the city. Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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Reno, Nevada
Released 08/20/2008
The rugged terrain of Northern Nevada is visible in this picture capturing the area adjacent to Lake Tahoe. The two pictures above (Cabo, Eugene) were captured as Genesis II passed over the west coast of North America on August 11, 2008. Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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Israel
Released 08/20/2008
This view of the Mediterranean coast of Israel includes the town of Nazareth, and the Sea of Galilee. Also visible in the frame are portions of Lebanon and Jordan.
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Rabbit's Eye
Released 07/29/2008
Midway down Baja California sits one of the final destinations of gray whales in their annual migration south: The inland lagoon Ojo de Liebre. Genesis II snapped an image of this interesting geographic feature on July 21. Translated as "eye of the jackrabbit" the salt-water lagoon was a prime whaling area in the 19th century, but is now one of the better places on Earth to partake in the more peaceful pastime of whale watching. Click here to see an image with landmarks labeled.
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