Bahamian Island Looks Like Work Of Art From Space

  • 9 years ago
Tidal channels existing near Great Exuma island in the Bahamas make the area one of the easiest places on Earth to recognize from space.

The Great Exuma island in the Bahamas has proven popular among well-heeled vacationers, but it also holds a special place in the lives of astronauts. 
Tidal channels existing near the relatively remote locale make the area one of the easiest places on Earth to recognize from space.
One particularly steady-handed member of the Expedition 44 crew took a stunning image of the waters while weightlessly moving about the International Space Station. 
The lighter patches in the photo are shallow areas, while the darker ones si