17 stunning photos of Earth from space that'll give you some perspective

Tim Peake

Tim Peake is releasing a book of his favorite photos of Earth from Space.

The British astronaut, who returned to Earth in June after spending six months on the International Space Station, has chronicled his adventures in a new book which is aimed at readers of all ages.

"Hello, Is This Planet Earth?" is a collection of 150 images taken from the International Space Station orbiting Earth, accompanied by commentary from Peake himself.

Peake took the photos while part of the European Space Agency's six-month Principia Mission, where he conducted experiments in the International Space Station's weightless research laboratory.

The photos range from natural wonders like the northern lights to birdseye views of cities showing how humans have impacted the planet.

From Sicily to the Seychelles, here are some of the most striking images in the collection.

Astronaut Tim Peake has compiled some of the most striking photos from his mission for his own book, "Hello, Is This Planet Earth?"

Tim Peake

The photos were all taken from the International Space Station (ISS), a habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit that can sometimes be spotted even with the naked eye. From here, you can see the northern lights stretching across Canada.

Tim Peake

The northern lights aren't always visible in the UK, but Peake was also in prime position to capture them over Scotland.

Tim Peake

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