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DOWN TO EARTH: Uluru (Ayers Rock) seen from space
4 Apr 2009
This black and white image shows Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, in Australia. It was acquired by the High-Resolution Camera (HRC) aboard the Proba satellite.
Uluru is the world's largest monolith, and a sacred site to Australia's indigenous population. It is 3.6 kilometres long, two kilometres wide, and the walk around it covers 9.4 kilometres.
Adapted from information issued by ESA.
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