From an altitude of 255 miles, an Expedition 59 crewmember photographed the Richat Structure, or the “Eye of the Sahara,” in northwestern Mauritania. The circular geologic feature is thought to be ...
Live Science: Eye of the Sahara: Mauritania's giant rock dome that towers over the desert
The Eye of the Sahara, also known as the Richat structure, stands out like an oversized ammonite among the sand dunes of the Sahara desert in Mauritania. When you purchase through links on our site, ...
Eye of the Sahara: Mauritania's giant rock dome that towers over the desert
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured this image of a huge crater in Africa on Nov. 22, 2014. This is the Richat Structure in northwestern Mauritania, otherwise known as the “Eye ...
IFLScience: Stunning New Photos Of The “Eye Of The Sahara” As Seen From The ISS
Stunning New Photos Of The “Eye Of The Sahara” As Seen From The ISS
The Victoria Advocate: Amazing images from space show eye-shape in Sahara desert
The Eye of the Sahara looks almost designed for satellite cameras, a perfect bullseye of rock and sand stamped into the western Sahara. From orbit, its nested rings stand out so sharply against the ...
AOL: Origin of surreal ‘Eye of the Sahara’ debated — yet again — after NASA shares photo
Origin of surreal ‘Eye of the Sahara’ debated — yet again — after NASA shares photo
IFLScience: The Eye Of The Sahara: A Geological Mystery Staring Into Space