2006-10-18 04:37:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Depends on how far away from the earth you are, but if you're anywhere near earth... of course you can!
Except in areas that are cloudy, of course :-)
2006-10-18 04:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by Bramblyspam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing the surface of the earth from space is simply a light propagation question. If photons from the sun can pass through the atmosphere, reflect off of the surface, go back through the atmosphere again and be captured by a photon sensor (a satellite) then yes, you can see the earth from space. In other words, only clouds, smog, etc prevent you from seeing the earth's surface from space. For some samples try http://www.terraprints.com .
Cheers!
2006-10-18 08:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by Roland C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can. Just like seeing the moon from earth. What is more interesting is that satellites can see human beings and buildings on Earth and everything, no matter how small. Yes, you can be seen catching your bus and buying your groceries. You would be shocked to know how much can be seen of Earth from space.
2006-10-18 05:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by ellyjay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the point closest to Earth yet just far enough out of the Earth's atmosphere to be considered a point in space, of course you can! You can even see the Great Wall of China!
2006-10-18 04:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by Angela 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but you cant make out any details. They say that you can see the Great Wall of China from the International Space Station...
2006-10-18 06:17:55 · answer #5 · answered by shadowshark11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, haven't you ever seen a picture of Earth from space? Go on google and type "picture of Earth from space."
2006-10-18 04:46:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, ever seen the blue and green pictures of earth from space? like a globe? the blue is our water and the green/brown is land but there is usually a white covering of clouds over a large portion. that's how it really looks depending on how far away you are.
2006-10-18 04:45:26 · answer #7 · answered by Slutlana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only the parts not covered by clouds.
but if you're hoping to see a car plate number from space then you've another thing coming .you'll only see patches of colour and nothing with alot of details.
God bless,
gabe
2006-10-18 05:13:29 · answer #8 · answered by gabegm1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the greatest picture is that of rising earth taken from apollo 8 as she came from behind the moon
2006-10-18 06:37:14 · answer #9 · answered by orion_1812@yahoo.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Some of it will be covered by white clouds but for the most part you can. Obviously you won't see details of buildings, etc but you can still see it.
2006-10-18 05:40:44 · answer #10 · answered by Krissy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋