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A view from above

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The yellow clusters reveal the numerous cities that comprise the region. The largest one is Pakistan's capital city, Islamabad. The blurry, bright zone above the horizon is produced by airglow, which is caused by the excitation of atoms and molecules in the atmosphere. Image: NASA

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