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Iridium Flare over Alamut Castle
Category: IRIDIUM 53
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Title:
Iridium Flare over Alamut Castle
Iridium Flare over Alamut Castle
Author:
Babak Tafreshi
Babak Tafreshi
Country:
IT
IT
Category:
IRIDIUM 53
IRIDIUM 53
Taken on:
28/09/2006 at 19:24:58 GMT
28/09/2006 at 19:24:58 GMT
Description:
An iridium satellite flares in the night sky over Alamut Castle in Iran. Found in the central Alborz Mountains, Alamut Castle (2160 m) was built into the rock in the 9th century. The name means Eagle's Nest. Home of the legendary Assassins featured in the adventure movie Prince of Persia, Alamut was also historically a center for libraries and education.
An iridium satellite flares in the night sky over Alamut Castle in Iran. Found in the central Alborz Mountains, Alamut Castle (2160 m) was built into the rock in the 9th century. The name means Eagle's Nest. Home of the legendary Assassins featured in the adventure movie Prince of Persia, Alamut was also historically a center for libraries and education.