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Astronomy => Technical => Topic started by: MarkS on Aug 27, 2018, 16:18:52

Title: Fascinating aerosol map
Post by: MarkS on Aug 27, 2018, 16:18:52
Here's a fascinating aerosol map:
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/92654/just-another-day-on-aerosol-earth

Imaged by MODIS - Moderate Resolution Imaging SpectroRadiometer

On the date of writing this is showing the map for 23 August, where the smoke from the Californian forest fires is heading this way.

It's amazing how the clarity of the atmosphere is affected by so many things.  These will all have an effect on our imaging.

Mark
Title: Re: Fascinating aerosol map
Post by: ApophisAstros on Aug 27, 2018, 17:30:05
Another great site Mark.
Roger