This stunning image (courtsey of imageshack) was taken by the crew on board the Columbia
during its last mission. According to the email that came with the link, another thanks to Dave.
The email went on to say
The picture is of Europe and Africa when the sun is setting. Half of the picture is in night. The bright dots you see are the cities' lights. The top part of Africa is the Sahara Desert
In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean you can see the Azores Islands; below them to the right are the Madeira Islands ; a bit below are the Canary Islands; and further South, close to the farthest western point of Africa , are the Cape Verde Islands.
