The majestic Himalayas have always aroused curiosity and wonder among people all over the world. People have shared visuals of this mountain range in Asia on social media many times. However, there are some photos that are captured from a unique perspective in space. Space agencies and astronauts have posted many stunning photos of the Himalayas that are awe-inspiring.
Here we have collected four images that capture the beauty of the Himalayas as seen from space.
1. UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyad captured stunning views of mountain ranges during his trip to the International Space Station (ISS).
“The Himalayas seen from space. Home to the summit of Everest, the highest point above sea level on Earth, these mountains are among the iconic landmarks of our planet's rich natural beauty,” says the image in X. he wrote while sharing.
2. Astronaut Mark T. Vande Hei surprised people by sharing a photo of the Himalayas during his visit to the ISS.
“Somewhere in the Himalayas on a sunny bright day. I can't get enough views like this,” he wrote while sharing the photo on X.
3. “This enhanced long-exposure image taken by the ISS crew provides a stunning view of the snow-capped Himalayas,” NASA wrote when sharing a stunning photo of the mountains. I am.
“The highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas, is the result of a 50-million-year collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates. To the south of the range, or to the right from this perspective, is the agricultural region of northern India. “There are fertile areas. To the north of the mountains, to the left from this vantage point, is the drier Tibetan Plateau, or 'roof of the world,'” they shared.
As a bonus, NASA adds, “The bright city lights of New Delhi, India, and Lahore, Pakistan, are also visible under the faint orange airglow of atmospheric particles reacting to solar radiation.”
4. “The Himalayas separate the Indian subcontinent from China, home to South Asian countries such as Nepal and Bhutan, and on the Chinese side are Lake Mansarovar and Lake Lakshasthal. Photographed from the ISS orbiting 461 miles above the Earth. “Snow-capped mountains run from the bottom left of the screen to the top right. The curved edge of the planet arcs to the right of the frame,” NASA said in an image of a glimpse of the Himalayas taken from the ISS. I wrote this while sharing.
NASA also shared some other images of Earth from the space station.
People left various comments on these posts. Here are some of them:
“Wow, our planet Earth looks incredible in these aerial photos!” one Instagram user wrote in one of the posts. “So beautiful, I love this world,” one person shared in another post.
Which of these photos is your favorite? Are you captivated by the images?