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NASA image: Richat Structure
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Dec 8, 2017

Richat Structure

Image taken 1/11/2001: The so-called Richat Structure is a geological formation in the Maur Adrar Desert in the...

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NASA image: Richat Structure, Mauritania
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Jun 17, 2004

Richat Structure, Mauritania

This prominent circular feature, known as the Richat Structure, in the Sahara desert of Mauritania is often noted by...

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NASA image: Richat Structure, Mauritania, Anaglyph, Landsat Image over SRTM Elevation
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Jun 17, 2004

Richat Structure, Mauritania, Anaglyph, Landsat Image over SRTM Elevation

The prominent circular feature seen here is known as the Richat Structure, in the Sahara desert of Mauritania. This...

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NASA image: Richat structure, Mauritania taken by the Expedition Two crew
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Apr 13, 2001

Richat structure, Mauritania taken by the Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-5457 (13 April 2001) --- The "bull's-eye" of the Richat Structure adds interest to the barren...

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NASA image: Richat Structure, Mauritania as seen by Expedition Two crew
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Apr 19, 2001

Richat Structure, Mauritania as seen by Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-5693 (19 April 2001) --- The "bull's-eye" of the Richat Structure adds interest to the barren...

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NASA image: The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania
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Apr 26, 2023

The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania

iss069e005471 (April 26, 2023) --- The Richat Structure, also known as the "Eye of the Sahara," an eroded geological...

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NASA image: The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania
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Apr 26, 2023

The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania

iss069e005526 (April 26, 2023) --- The Richat Structure, also known as the "Eye of the Sahara," an eroded geological...

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NASA image: iss068e025663
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Nov 30, 2022

iss068e025663

iss068e025663 (Nov. 30, 2022) --- The Richat Structure, or the "Eye of the Sahara," in northwestern Mauritania is...

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NASA image: iss066e102086
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Dec 31, 2021

iss066e102086

iss066e102086 (Dec. 31, 2021) --- The Richat structure, an eroded geological dome, located in the African nation of...

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NASA image: iss067e286458
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Aug 20, 2022

iss067e286458

iss067e286458 (Aug. 21, 2022) --- The Richat Structure, also known as the "Eye of the Sahara," an eroded geological...

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NASA image: iss061e012458
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Oct 20, 2019

iss061e012458

iss061e012458 (Oct. 20, 2019) --- Known as the “Eye of the Sahara," the Richat Structure in northwestern Mauritania...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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Apr 5, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e013137 (March 5, 2019) --- From an altitude of 255 miles, an Expedition 59 crewmember photographed the Richat...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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Apr 5, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e013142 (April 5, 2019) --- From an altitude of 255 miles, an Expedition 59 crewmember photographed the Richat...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-41C
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken during STS-41C

41C-39-1973 (6-13 April 1984) --- Though photographed on previous manned spaceflights, the Richat Structure in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Jun 26, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-14584 (26 June 2007) --- The "bull's-eye" of the Richat Structure in the barren Gres de Chinguetti Plateau,...

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NASA image: The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania
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Apr 26, 2023

The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania

iss069e005536 (April 26, 2023) --- The Richat Structure, also known as the "Eye of the Sahara," an eroded geological...

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NASA image: iss059e027887
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Apr 21, 2019

iss059e027887

iss059e027887 (April 21, 2019) --- This oblique view from 255 miles above northwest Africa, looking from north to...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-58
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Oct 22, 1993

Earth observations during STS-58

STS058-88-017 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- The eye-catching "bullseye" of the Richat Structure adds interest to the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Nov 22, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS042E007131 (11/22/2014) — Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured this image of a huge crater...

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