Astronaut Don Pettit captured from ISS Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Shown in the middle of the image is the “Sphere,” a spherical music and entertainment arena opened on Sep 29, 2023. The 18,600-seat auditorium is being marketed for its immersive video and audio capabilities, which include a 16K resolution wraparound interior LED screen, speakers with beamforming and wave field synthesis technologies, and 4D physical effects.

Credit: Don Pettit, NASA

Las Vegas bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its mega casino-hotels and associated activities. Las Vegas was founded as a city in 1905, when 45ha of land adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks were auctioned in what would become the downtown area. 1931 was a pivotal year for Las Vegas when Nevada legalized casino gambling and reduced residency requirements for divorce to six weeks. Following World War II, lavishly decorated hotels, gambling casinos, and big-name entertainment became synonymous with Las Vegas.

The local scenery on the ground is as follows.

Credit: Sphere Entertainment Group

Reference: Don Pettit’s Tweet
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