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Observe Earth Using the EPIC API

Explore how to use NASA's EPIC API to fetch detailed metadata and high-resolution images of Earth captured by the DSCOVR satellite. Learn to retrieve and display natural Earth photos, understand API request parameters, and use this data for scientific applications like monitoring ozone and UV radiation.

Overview

Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) is a NASA-launched camera onboard the DSCOVRDeep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) is a satellite that was launched in 2015 to observe Earth from outer space. spacecraft that monitors Earth’s climate. This camera has the ability to take pictures of the entire Earth. The photos obtained by this camera can be used in a variety of scientific applications, including estimating UV radiations and monitoring ozone ...