This Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer(ASTER) image of Baltimore was acquired on April 4, 2000, and coversan area of 17 by 20 km. Combining green, red, and near-infrared lightto create a false-color composite, the image shows vegetation as red,water as blue, and urban areas as grey.
Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland andone of the busiest ports in the United States. Its economy focuses onresearch and development, especially in the areas of aquaculture,pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies and services. Before Europeansettlement, the site of Baltimore was inhabited by Native Americans ofthe Susquehannock tribe. The town was founded in 1729 and named for thebarons Baltimore, the British founders of the Maryland Colony.
In one week (January 28, 2001), the Baltimore Ravens will playthe New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV, the championship game of the National Football League (NFL).
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NASA/GSFC/MITI/ERSDAC/JAROS, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team
