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Amanda Wilson
May 27, 2008
Science PD. 6
Arizona, USA and Mexico
The dark somewhat circular area is the Pinacate Volcano Field in Mexico. Many mountains and
mountain ranges are visible. The Gulf of California is the body of water on the left. The Sonora Desert
is located near the top of the image
BAY, COAST, GULF, CANYON, DESERT, MOUNTAIN, RIDGE, VALLEY, VOLCANO, CITY,
ROAD/HIGHWAY, PUERTO PENASCO, SONOITA, PISINEMO, AJO
This is the name of the nearest country, state or province in the image based on center latitude and
longitude of the image.
This is the latitude of the center of the image. It specifies the angular distance north or south from the
earth's equator measured through 90 degrees. For example, the latitude at the North Pole is 90°N, the
equator is 0° and the South Pole is 90°S. (It is derived from the nadir lat/long and the pointing vector.)
Center Longitude
This is the longitude of the center of the image. It is measured in degrees east or west from the Prime
Meridian. The Prime Meridian with 0° longitude is over Greenwich,
England. From there, heading east toward Asia is measured as degrees east. For example, Beijing, China
is at 116°E longitude. Heading west toward North America is measured as degrees west. Los Angeles,
California has a longitude of 118°W. (It is derived from the nadir lat/long and the pointing vector) (The
height above sea level of the shuttle)
Taken by MMHS students on April 24, 2007
Geographic Location
Amanda Wilson
May 27, 2008
Science PD. 6
This is the name of the nearest country, state or province in the image based on center latitude and
longitude of the image.
Center Longitude
This is the longitude of the center of the image. It is measured in degrees east or west from the Prime
Meridian. The Prime Meridian with 0° longitude is over Greenwich, England. From there, heading east
toward Asia is measured as degrees East. For example, Beijing, China is at 116°E longitude. Heading
west toward North America is measured as degrees west. Los Angeles, California has a longitude of
118°W. (It is derived from the nadir lat/long and the pointing vector.)