his astronaut photograph captures the dense urban fabric of Brooklyn, New York City’s largest borough (population of 2.6 million), characterized by the regular pattern of highly reflective building rooftops (white). Two main arteries from Manhattan into Brooklyn—the famous Brooklyn Bridge and neighboring Manhattan Bridge—cross the East River along the left (north) side of the image.
Published Jul 30, 2007
The most populous city in the United States has several connections to this national holiday.
Published Nov 28, 2013
Acquired September 12, 2001, this true-color image of Brooklyn shows two green oases in the middle of cityscape: Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery.
Published Aug 9, 2009
Bright city lights along the coastline and interior delineate the eastern coast of the United States at night.
Published Apr 13, 2003
Mongolia’s capital city of Ulaanbaatar occupies a valley along the Tuul River. Roughly 1,350 meters above sea level, and over 47 degrees north of the Equator, the city rests atop a sporadic permafrost zone, and ranks among the world’s coldest national capitals.
Published Aug 18, 2009
