LONDON -- British astronaut Tim Peake has quite literally seen a side of the world that few will ever glimpse.
Fortunately014 Archives there are cameras, and Tim's a nice guy.
SEE ALSO: Award-winning wildlife photos capture unearthly scenes, will mesmerize youIn a new book titled Hello, Is This Planet Earth? he shares images taken on board the International Space Station during his historic six-month Principia mission.
"It's impossible to look down on Earth from space and not be mesmerised by the fragile beauty of our planet," Peake said in a press release, "During my mission I became determined to share this unique perspective."
The photos he has captured are truly spectacular. Here are some of our favourites:
1. El Giza, Egypt
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Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable 3. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable 4. Illizi, Algeria
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable 5. London, England
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable 6. Ionian Sea
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable 7. Damxung, Tibet, China
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable 8. London, England
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Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable All of Peake's proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards UK charity The Prince's Trust.
Hello, Is This Planet Earth?is available now, published by Century, Hardback, £20.00
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