Hurricane Ivan from the ISS. Very cool.

Drewcifer · Post by **Drewcifer** » 2004-10-26 12:53pm

This is one of the most incredible photos I've ever seen:

Clicky above for a larger pic.

I saw it here, at the Astronomy Picture of the Day archive.

Also, check out the daily APOD. Very cool.

Comosicus · Post by **Comosicus** » 2004-10-26 01:31pm

Awesome shot. The wonders of nature never cease to amaze me.

Dark Primus · Post by **Dark Primus** » 2004-10-26 03:13pm

Wow, looks like a natural freak that tries to swallow the ISS itself.

The Cleric · Post by **The Cleric** » 2004-10-26 03:25pm

Rightclick -> Save as...

Agent Fisher · Post by **Agent Fisher** » 2004-10-26 03:40pm

I think it has been posted before.

Drewcifer · Post by **Drewcifer** » 2004-10-27 02:31pm

I found out a little more about this photo here.

International Space Station Imagery

ISS009-E-22187 (11 September 2004) --- This image features the eye of Hurricane Ivan at center, partially framed by solar array panels on the International Space Station. One of the strongest hurricanes on record, Ivan was photographed Saturday from an altitude of about 230 miles by Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, NASA ISS science officer and flight engineer, aboard the orbital outpost. At the time, Ivan was in the western Caribbean Sea and reported to have winds of 160 mph.

There's a 1.2M jpg available as well, if you're really hungry.

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2004-10-27 10:39pm

It looks a little like a shot from the ground looking up with those solar panels in the way.

Soontir C'boath · Post by **Soontir C'boath** » 2004-10-27 10:40pm

It "looks" like a black hole ready to suck the station and the Earth behind it.