QUICK FACTS
Where is it? Dek and Daga, Ethiopia [11.907552854, 37.285011102]
What's in the photo? A pair of islands in the middle of the green-colored Lake Tana
Who took the photo? An unnamed astronaut onboard the International Space Station
When was it taken? Jan. 2, 2017
This intriguing astronaut photo shows a pair of islands in the murky green waters of a major African lake. Both landmasses are home to monasteries that hold important religious relics, including the remains of several ancient emperors.
