Kate Rubins
Photograph of Lake Van wins NASA competition
A photograph of Turkey's Lake Van taken from space by an astronaut has been crowned the winner in a weeks-long NASA competition.
The photo, which depicts the lake in eastern Turkey with its swirling cerulean and azure waters was one of two finalists heading into the final day of voting on April 12. It was captured by Kate Rubins in September 2016.
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NASA photo contest: Turkish lake vs stars in the sky
In the battle between the best photos taken by astronauts, the showdown came down to a unique Turkish lake versus stars in the heavens.
The photos, taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are in the final of a special NASA contest.