Did you know that you can download RAW photos taken by astronauts on the ISS (International Space Station)? In this article, I’ve briefly summarized the pages where you can download them, so I hope you find it helpful.
Introducing the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth
https://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/
Here, I will introduce the following two methods:
SEARCH PHOTOS (Difficulty: High)
LATEST ISS IMAGERY (Difficulty: Low)
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Searching for Recent Photos (Difficulty: Low)
On NASA’s “Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth” website, you can view the latest images of Earth taken from the International Space Station (ISS). Specifically, to find the most recent ISS imagery, follow these steps:
- Access the Website: https://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/SearchPhotos/ShowQueryResults-Map.pl?results=Latest_ISS_Imagery
- Interact with the Map:
- Drag the displayed map to position the region of interest in the center of the screen.
- Use the map’s zoom in/zoom out functions to select a more detailed area.
- Search for Photos:
Once you’ve set the desired area on the map, click the “Search for Photos” button at the bottom of the page.- This will display a list of ISS photos taken within the selected area.
By using this method, you can easily find the latest astronaut-captured images of specific regions or places of interest.
Detailed Search Mode (Difficulty: High)
ASA’s “Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth” website offers a variety of features for searching the astronaut-taken photos of Earth. Here’s how to effectively search using https://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/SearchPhotos/:
Searching by Geographical Feature:
You can search for photos based on specific geographical features (city names, mountains, oceans, etc.). Use the “Search by Geographical Feature” tool and enter the feature name. If necessary, you can specify a region to narrow down the search results. Furthermore, if you want to refine your search even more, expand “Advanced Search Options” to set additional search criteria.
For example, let’s search for Mount Fuji!
2. Selecting a Specific Area on the Map:
You can select a specific area on the map and search for photos taken within that region. Zoom in on the map to your desired area and use the drawing tools to specify the search boundary. This method allows you to intuitively find photos of the area you’re interested in. Zoom in on the map to a searchable size, and then press “Search for Photos” in the lower right corner!
3. Utilizing Advanced Search Options
By using “Advanced Search Options,” you can further refine your search results with the following criteria:
- Date Range (or Acquisition Date): Search for photos taken within a specific time period.
- Focal Length: Specify a particular focal length (e.g., greater than or equal to 28mm) to search for photos that are not fisheye. flatearth.ws (Note: I’ve kept this as it was in the original, but it seems out of place in this context. It might be a reference or a comment that needs further clarification.)
- Cloud Cover: Search based on the amount of cloud cover in the photo.
By combining these options, you can efficiently find the photos you’re looking for.
About Copyright
Conditions of Use for Astronaut Photographs (Summary)
Quoted from “Conditions of use of astronaut photographs” on https://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/FAQ/
When using Earth photographs and videos published on NASA’s website, please include the following credit:
- For photos: “Image courtesy of the Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center”
- For videos: “Video courtesy of the Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center”
It is also recommended to include the photo identification number (Mission-Roll-Frame) and the NASA website (eol.jsc.nasa.gov) in the photo caption. For videos, it is recommended to include the title and a link to the video page. NASA welcomes notification of beneficial uses of these photos and videos and asks that you send information about their use to jsc-earthweb@mail.nasa.gov.
Conditions for Using NASA Materials
NASA does not enter into licensing agreements and generally does not object to their use, but you must adhere to the following conditions:
- NASA materials must not be used in a way that suggests or implies that NASA or NASA employees endorse a particular product, service, or activity.
- Credit NASA as the source (see credits above).
- It is illegal to falsely claim copyright or other rights to NASA materials.
- NASA is not liable for any costs, claims, or damages arising from the use of the materials.
- NASA does not provide indemnification or release to users of the materials, nor does it guarantee against copyright infringement.
- NASA materials are not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. If copyrighted, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder.
- If a person (e.g., astronaut, celebrity) appears in NASA materials, commercial use may violate their right of publicity or privacy, and permission should be obtained from that person. However, use for the purpose of reporting historical facts (e.g., in books, newspapers, magazines) is generally considered not to infringe on an individual’s rights.
- Some NASA video footage may contain copyrighted music or footage, and permission from the copyright holder may be required for editing or modification.
- NASA video footage may include NASA logos and identifiers (spaceship names, NASA marks, etc.), but using them to present them as facts is acceptable.
- Official NASA designs (NASA seal, NASA logo, program identifiers, etc.) are protected under 14 CFR Part 1221.
Recommendation – Let’s search for Comet ATLAS!
From the Twitter of a certain astronaut, if you search with the following conditions, you can find Comet ATLAS!!
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