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Earth as Art

Posted by michael on from the we-trace-the-wide-design dept.

bravehamster writes "There's a new exhibit at the Library of Congress displaying images taken of earth by the Landsat satellites. The exhibit displays satellite photos that have an intrinsic aesthetic quality, showing the beauty of Earth as seen from really far away. There's an article about it on MSNBC here, and don't forget to check out those fjords!"

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  1. The Earth is FLAT! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Especially when it's a painting.

  2. Re:Mmm.. fjords.. by richie2000 · · Score: 2, Offtopic
    First prize: A Slashdotting! (No, it isn't yet, I'm actually getting over 80KB/sec on the big fjord picture, but it will happen! Just you wait and see!)
    Second Prize: ???
    Third prize: Profit!!!

    Nope, that one is even more out of date. Hm, how about "All your fjords are belon*thump*

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    I feel better now. Thanks.

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    Money for nothing, pix for free