NASA took technology out of the box (and space) this year with breathtaking images from space. Now the space agency says images of Dubai, Egypt and Iran are among the best.
In 2016, NASA unleashed a torrent of images taken by astronauts onto social media.
And now, as the year comes to an end, they've picked out 16 of their favorites.
Space photos of Egypt, Dubai and Iran were among those.
The shimmering lights show off the vibrant city of Dubai
Deep blues against rusty sand at Lake Nasser in Egypt
Lake Urmia in Iran looks like a piece of abstract art
