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CO2 bands in Earth's atmosphere


Date: 05 May 2005
Satellite: Rosetta
Depicts: CO2 bands in Earth's atmosphere
Copyright: ESA

This infrared image of the Earth was taken on 5 March 2005 after Rosetta's closest approach to Earth by VIRTIS from a distance of 250 000 kilometres and with a resolution of 62 kilometres per pixel.

The image shows the distribution of CO2 bands in the Earth's atmosphere. In the green areas the CO2 concentration is enhanced.

Last Update: 1 September 2019
22-Jan-2026 13:19 UT

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