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Astronaut Photographs Chicago From Space

By Chuck Sudo in News on Aug 16, 2011 4:40PM

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Image Credit: Ron Garan

Astronaut Ron Garan is currently serving on the International Space Station. Garan took these photos of Chicago from space around 3:15 a.m. yesterday. The first shot clearly outlines the city along Lake Michigan. The second photo below, with a storm front brewing to the west, is even more impressive.

This is why some children grow up to be astronauts, people.

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Image Credit: Ron Garan