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A Satellite is Now Continuously Watching Lightning Strikes in Europe

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The Meteostat Third Generation (MTG) satellite was launched back in December and contains not one but two novel imaging instruments. The Flexible Combined Imager excels at producing crystal clear images that can be combined into some spectacular movies. The imager itself is made up of four different cameras. Combined, they cover Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and parts of South America, all from an altitude of around 36,000 km.

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A Satellite is Now Continuously Watching Lightning Strikes in Europe

Satellites often offer new perspectives when they launch. Sometimes because of the location they are placed in – sometimes because of their instrumentation. A new satellite by a consortium of European companies and agencies now provides a new perspective on one of the most powerful and fleeting natural phenomena – lightning. The Meteostat Third Generation (MTG) satellite was launched back in December and actually contains not one but two novel …

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