September 14, 2011

Space Image: A bright sun and earth's horizon seen from the space station

The bright sun, a portion of the International Space Station and Earth's horizon are featured in this image photographed during the STS-134 mission's fourth spacewalk in May 2011.

The image was taken using a fish-eye lens attached to an electronic still camera.

Provided by JPL/NASA

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