What you see is not what you thought
October 19, 2003 02:07 PM
It is said that the Chinese astronaut Yang Liwei, on his recent space sojourn did not see the great wall of China from up. Many of us were made to believe that the only man-made structure visible to the naked eye from Moon was the Great Wall of China. 
And how gullible we were! The fact is, no man-made structure is visible to the naked eye from Moon. However many man-made things are visible from Earth's orbit. If you have a pair of binoculars, you can even see an aeroplane reflecting sunlight off its back or an artificial satellite floating below you! The adjoining is a photo of the pyramids taken with a digital camera and an 800mm camera lens. You can even see the Great Wall. But now many parts of the wall have been covered by sand and it has become difficult to spot it.
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Arvind said...
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Flypig said...
What about the Kumbh Mela? Well I guess it isnt "man made structure" exactly. Also, look up "the great hedge of India".
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Joel said...
Hi Nilesh,
Very informative......hope space tourism becomes a reality in the near future.Imagine what it will do for all the photo enthusiasts like you and me out there. Exciting indeed!!!
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And how gullible we were! The fact is, no man-made structure is visible to the naked eye from Moon. However many man-made things are visible from Earth's orbit. If you have a pair of binoculars, you can even see an aeroplane reflecting sunlight off its back or an artificial satellite floating below you! The adjoining is a photo of the pyramids taken with a digital camera and an 800mm camera lens. You can even see the Great Wall. But now many parts of the wall have been covered by sand and it has become difficult to spot it.
3 comments have been added. Add your comments.
1. Arvind said...
Hey i've blogrolled u nice to see another indian blogging. U can blogroll me at http://blog.arvind-satya.com/
2. Flypig said...
What about the Kumbh Mela? Well I guess it isnt "man made structure" exactly. Also, look up "the great hedge of India".
3. Joel said...
Hi Nilesh,
Very informative......hope space tourism becomes a reality in the near future.Imagine what it will do for all the photo enthusiasts like you and me out there. Exciting indeed!!!
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