# @eumetsatmedia on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DOnxl59jBXW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35584394-eumetsatmedia-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-09-15T11:37:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** EUMETSAT (@eumetsatmedia) — https://gondola.cc/eumetsatmedia

## Caption

Around 500 experts are gathered in Lyon this week for the EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference, co-hosted by meteofrance under the theme “From Space to Safety.” 
A productive first morning, and... Surprise! 

We’ve just revealed the 1st images from 3MI, on board #MetopSGA1. 

The images confirm the instrument is performing well.
(L) shows a standard view in visible light, highlighting clouds & land surfaces 
(R) Reveals much finer detail of atmosphere’s composition, such as subtle cloud structures over Italy/particles due to wildfire smoke on the right over Greece 

3MI is Europe’s first operational polarimeter in space, a result of 15+ years of collaboration. Its early snapshots show wildfire smoke over Southern Europe and rainbow cloud formations over Peru and Chile - marking a new era in how we see monitor aerosols from space 🛰

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