| Earth Images This image of the Earth was taken by the Galileo spacecraft during one of its gravity-assist maneuvers on its way to Jupiter. It shows the continent of South America. (NASA Image). 
 
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| Earth Over Africa This image of the Earth is a classic one over the continent of Africa. This is the famous "Blue Marble" image taken on December 7, 1972 by the Apollo 17 astronauts. It was taken from a distance of about 18,000 miles as they were traveling to the Moon. (credit NASA Johnson Space center). 
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| Earth With Storm Systems This image of the Earth shows two developing storm systems. The view is centered on the Baja Peninsula of California. (NASA Image). 
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| Eastern Hemisphere Image of Earth This is a NASA composite image of the Earth showing the eastern hemisphere. 
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| Western Hemisphere Image of Earth This is a NASA composite image of the Earth showing the western hemisphere. 
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