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iss069e005526 (April 26, 2023) --- The Richat Structure, also known as the "Eye of the Sahara," an eroded geological dome in the nation of Mauritania, is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 259 miles above the African continent.
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This image is 5568 × 3712 pixels (3:2). The table shows what happens when it is scaled to fill common screens, calculated from those dimensions.
| Display | Resolution | Sharpness | Framing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full HD (1080p) | 1920 × 1080 | Sharp: scaled down to 34% of the original | Crops about 16% from the top and bottom |
| QHD (1440p) | 2560 × 1440 | Sharp: scaled down to 46% of the original | Crops about 16% from the top and bottom |
| 4K UHD | 3840 × 2160 | Sharp: scaled down to 69% of the original | Crops about 16% from the top and bottom |
| 16:10 laptop (WUXGA) | 1920 × 1200 | Sharp: scaled down to 34% of the original | Crops about 6% from the top and bottom |
| 16:10 QHD+ | 2560 × 1600 | Sharp: scaled down to 46% of the original | Crops about 6% from the top and bottom |
| Ultrawide QHD (21:9) | 3440 × 1440 | Sharp: scaled down to 62% of the original | Crops about 37% from the top and bottom |
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Source and license
- Author: NASA JSC.
- Source: not specified for this wallpaper.
- License: Public domain (NASA) ↗
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