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Title: NASA's World Wind
Post by: Lizard Dude on March 22, 2005, 01:07:01 AM

This is perhaps the coolest program I have seen in my life. It's a complete 3D picture of the world that NASA made using satellite photos. There are tons of options and overlays. Anyone who can, download it. It's a bit heavy on disk space, though.

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Title: Re: NASA's World Wind
Post by: Lizard Dude on March 22, 2005, 02:59:07 AM

I made a series of pictures during a zoom in on where E3 is held. View the power for yourself.

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Title: Re: NASA's World Wind
Post by: TEM on March 22, 2005, 06:50:48 AM

Does the surface only get that detailed when viewing large cities, like LA?

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But on and on the Eggman went.

Title: Re: NASA's World Wind
Post by: Lizard Dude on March 22, 2005, 02:59:44 PM

There are many types of map overlays you can put on, but yes, you can only get big US cities that crisp in color. You can get pretty much anywhere pretty crisp in black and white, though.

“I’m a stupid fatty and I love to play with my Easy Bake oven.”

Title: Re: NASA's World Wind
Post by: Suffix on March 22, 2005, 07:11:42 PM

Black and white, eh? I think I'll try that.

Title: Re: NASA's World Wind
Post by: Lizard Dude on March 23, 2005, 12:38:25 AM

What the?

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