The incredible image that reveals dust, salt and smoke in the Earth's atmosphere - and could dramatically improve weather forecasting. Published: 10:44 GMT, 15 November 2012 | Updated: 16:16 GMT, 15 November 2012 It is an astonishing view of the Earth that reveals just what is in the atmosphere.
This image, released by Nasa, was created by a supercomputer designed to model aerosols in the Earth's atmosphere. It shows how dust, sea salt, smoke and sulphates travel - and could dramatically improve weather forecasts. Lost in migration: Earth's magnetic field overdue a flip. The greatest show OFF Earth! Breathtaking time-lapse video shows the beauty of our planet from orbit.
By Damien Gayle Published: 16:00 GMT, 17 April 2012 | Updated: 18:34 GMT, 17 April 2012 Since perhaps the dawn of mankind, our ancestors have looked up in the stars and marvelled at their mystery and beauty.
With the development of spaceflight, a lucky few have had the opportunity to travel up there - and look back.