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    Posted: July 21 2005 at 13:53

A bit nerdy but anyone out there interested in places and what they look like by satellite or have kids who need an atlas with something different,should try out this free download from Google.You need a broadband internet connection for it to work though:

http://earth.google.com/

A 3D interface to the planet
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Google Earth – Explore, Search and Discover

Want to know more about a specific location? Dive right in -- Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips.

Coors Field
Rome
Earth
schools
Bahamas

  Fly from space to your neighborhood. Type in an address and zoom right in.
  Search for schools, parks, restaurants, and hotels. Get driving directions.
  Tilt and rotate the view to see 3D terrain and buildings.
 

Save and share your searches and favorites. Even add your own annotations.

I've been playing around with it for a few days and once you get used to it it is very addictive.

It has zoomable satellite photos of hundreds of cities: you can zoom in on the Statue of Liberty,map the roads of London-very,very good.

Try it. Great for the kids too.Wink



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Points: 11979 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 14:11

Here's a satellite view of a certain South American capital city taken from the zoomable viewer:

Any ideas which city,Ivan?



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Points: 11979 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 14:20

The same area tilted...

Ok I'll go away now!

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Points: 9669 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 14:33

Quote, Tony R: Geek"I've been playing around with it for a few days and once you get used to its (diminutive size and terrible smell), it's very addictive."

Curiouser and curiouser -- true shut-in proghole confessions!Shocked

Stern SmileWrong thread, Tone the Bone -- try the "Collaborators' Bodily Fluid Exchanges." Wink

 

 

 

Okay -- I'll go clean up the bloody kitchen, already!Ouch
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Someone's obviously got their leg over recently.....
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Those girl's got to pass somehow,Peter.....

Actually,if I'm not in bed by 11 O'Clock,I go home....
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Points: 20414 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 18:16
Originally posted by Tony R Tony R wrote:

Those girl's got to pass somehow,Peter.....

Actually,if I'm not in bed by 11 O'Clock,I go home....

The last time I was inside a woman was when I visited the Statue Of Liberty...
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That city looks very opressive. Got to admire the planners though
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Shocked Oh do stop playing with your tool, Tony! For shame!Stern Smile

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Points: 1338 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 20:52

Speaking of playing with ones tool..........

i have had this software for some time under the name "Worldwind" it does work with dial up (56 lousy damn slow and boring k!!!) it just works sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowly

I REALLY need Broadband

 

 
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Points: 1338 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2005 at 20:53

maybe i just need a broad.......
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Points: 11979 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 22 2005 at 04:05

Originally posted by Paradox Paradox wrote:

That city looks very opressive. Got to admire the planners though

It is Lima,Peru!
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