These spellbinding photos taken by an astronaut will leave you breathless
LONDON -- British astronaut Tim Peake has quite literally seen a side of the world that few will ever glimpse.
Fortunately, there are cameras, and Tim's a nice guy.
In a new book titled Hello, Is This Planet Earth? he shares images taken on board the International Space Station during his historic six-month Principia mission.
"It's impossible to look down on Earth from space and not be mesmerised by the fragile beauty of our planet," Peake said in a press release, "During my mission I became determined to share this unique perspective."
The photos he has captured are truly spectacular. Here are some of our favourites:
1. El Giza, Egypt
2. Space selfie
3. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4. Illizi, Algeria
5. London, England
6. Ionian Sea
7. Damxung, Tibet, China
8. London, England
9. Calgary, Canada
10. Patagonia
11. South Coast, UK
12. Ubar, Oman
All of Peake's proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards UK charity The Prince's Trust.
Hello, Is This Planet Earth? is available now, published by Century, Hardback, £20.00
Topics Nature
