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| Mt.
Everest is the highest (29,035', 8,850
m) of many peaks along the Himalayas.
Astronauts orbiting Earth have only seconds
to follow landmarks and visually identify
Mt. Everest before they have moved on
(they are moving at 5 miles or 8 km per
second!). This tutorial is designed for
anyone who wants to find Everest as seen
from orbit. Spacecraft orbits cross this
region from northwest to southeast or
southwest to northeast. Thus, features
are illustrated from west to east. |
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