Spectacular star trails dazzle from the space station

With the aid of a camera, a clear night and a long exposure shot, anybody on Earth can photograph star trails. But let's check in with the astronauts on board the International Space Station for a very different look at star trails. NASA released a series of images last week showing streaks of starlight in space accompanied by trails of light from human-made sources down on Earth. The photos make it look like the heavens are raining down on the planet. The curve of the horizon separates space from the parallel lines of light on Earth. Parts of the space station hang down into the images. More

(Source: CNET - Oct 11)