English: ATLAS pallets are backdropped against the Atlas Mountains (31.0N, 1.0W). ATLAS is an acronym for ATmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science. Taken from a point over Mali, in the western Sahara, the northwest looking view shows dunes in the Iguidi dune sea and colors characteristic of the Saharan side of the Atlas Mountains. The edge of a large sandstorm, that transported sand and dust to Yugoslavia and beyond, can also be seen.
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STS-45 ONBOARD PHOTO: ATLAS-1 PALLETS ARE BACK DROPPED AGAINST THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS. TAKEN OVER MALI IN THE WESTERN SAHARA. SHOWS DUNES IN THE IGUIDI DUNE SEA.