“The The Great Wall of China It is the only man-made structure visible from space.” In childhood, this was one of the most popular sayings that made us wonder at the sheer size of this wall. And this statement has remained with us for a long time; in fact ever since the first man set foot on the moon. In 1754, English scientist and archaeologist Rev. William Stukeley wrote in a private letter about “the Chinese wall, which forms an important figure on the terrestrial globe, and can be seen on the moon.”

But the answer is simple, and this myth has been debunked countless times by astronauts and scientists, especially those who have actually been to space – NO.

Apollo 12 Lunar Module Pilot Alan Bean said: “From the Moon all you can see is a beautiful sphere, mostly white, with some blue and some yellow patches, with some green vegetation here and there.

The Great Wall is not visible to the naked eye from space

The idea that the Great Wall is visible from space has dominated people’s imagination for decades. Its vast length and historical significance fuel this misconception. However, the vastness of space and the relatively small size of the Wall compared to Earth make it impossible to see it without advanced optical equipment.

Even so International Space Station (ISS), which orbits relatively close to Earth, the Great Wall is barely distinguishable without high-powered cameras and zoom lenses. Astronauts have consistently reported that other man-made structures, such as large cities or highways, are far more visible from orbit.

The Great Wall, despite being impressive in size, is so narrow and blends so closely with its surroundings that it cannot be seen by human eyes from a space perspective.

Are any other structures visible from space?

Yes. While the Great Wall of China is not visible from space, many other man-made structures can be seen from orbit. The Pyramids of Giza, for example, are famously visible from the International Space Station, as photographed during Expedition 32. Some of the most impressive images of Earth taken from the ISS include views of Earth at night, where the bright lights of cities highlight the most populated areas.

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