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Most Detailed Image Of Earth Yet

Posted by Hemos on from the lookin'-purty dept.

TomDM writes "BBC News has a story on how scientists created the most accurate and detailed image of our planet yet, composing the image from satellite data, and adjusting it for the correct colours. "

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  1. Scientists where... by geekoid · · Score: 5, Funny

    ..suprised to find out that the Earth, is in fact, flat.

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  2. I've been working on this myself. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    I have been taking pictures using my Kodak Advantix camera of the ground in 4ftx3ft areas and collaging them into a large, detailed map of the Earth's surface.

    Because I am trying to keep this as up to date as possible, I reshoot any areas that change. I haven't gotten very far, mostly my yard and part of the driveway.

    1. Re:I've been working on this myself. by fenix+down · · Score: 2, Funny

      Don't listen to him! He's a terrorist!
      BURN HIM! BURN HIM!

  3. Great by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Now at least we have something to compare to in 100 years when we've destroyed 80% of it.

  4. seems like a lot of trouble for nothing... by negativekarmanow+tm · · Score: 3, Funny

    Wouldn't this have been a lot easier?

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  5. Re:Desktop Wallpaper!!!! by geekoid · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'm waiting for a 1to1 scale map...

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  6. That has got to be... by Zildy · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...the holy grail of Risk boards.

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  7. And if you look just above this body of water... by compwiz3688 · · Score: 1, Funny

    you'll see me having breakf...

    Wait a minute..

  8. Re:High Res Links by Wanker · · Score: 3, Funny
    Nuts. Looks like they responded pretty quickly to the hordes of nerds all trying to grab 400MB for their own viewing pleasure.

    Large File Access

    The file you have selected is approximately 410.41 MB. At this time we are providing access to these files on a restricted basis. If you would like access to this file (#11662), please contact Tara Hess, eobweb@eob.gsfc.nasa.gov

    Time to post the mirrors? Or is it time to collectively spam poor Tara?

  9. Color Error... by Embedded+Geek · · Score: 3, Funny
    ...every square kilometre of the globe was covered... the final map represents the Earth's actual tint and hue.

    For the record, if I'd known NASA was working on this, I would've reseeded my lawn. I didn't think anyone but the neighbors would notice the dead patches. My apologies...

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  10. Hm. by Eric+Seppanen · · Score: 3, Funny
    To: maint
    From: eng
    Subj: 1055CM STILL out of ink

    Hey guys, the 36-inch color inkjet printer still seems to be out of ink. I thought you guys were going to come out and replace the cartridge two hours ago.

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  11. Re:No New Zealand..... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Stupid American! HA HA!

  12. The Explanation (was Re:No New Zealand.....) by orcrist · · Score: 3, Funny

    The explanation is: NASA didn't want to direct their cameras on Mordor (which we now know is locate in New Zealand) since Sauron might have taken control of the satellites. Where would we be then? I applaud NASA's foresight in this matter.

    well...
    alright, actually they're only cropped off on the BBC site, the original pictures are complete, so blame BBC :-)

    -chris

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  13. full scale by passion · · Score: 4, Funny

    I have a map of the United States. It's full scale. It says on the side: "one inch equals one inch." Last Summer I folded it.

    -- Steven Wright

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  14. Re:High Res Links by Leebert · · Score: 2, Funny

    I don't suppose you could make an "emergency allocation" for bandwidth? =)

    I'm eating pringles as fast as I can!

  15. Re:Japan by Ophidian+P.+Jones · · Score: 0, Funny

    They use bright lights to attract octopuses for sushi.