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Google Earth Gets Star-Gazing Add On

Tom F writes to mention BBC News is reporting that Google has released a new add on for Google Earth that will allow users to search a 3D rendition of over 1 million stars and 200 million galaxies called Google Sky. "Optional layers allow users to explore images from the Hubble Space Telescope as well as animations of lunar cycles. [...] Users can overlay the night sky with other information such as galaxies, constellations and detailed images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Imagery for the system came from six research institutions including the Digital Sky Survey Consortium, the Palomar Observatory in California and the United Kingdom Astronomy Technology Centre. "

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  1. Re:yes, but by Matisaro · · Score: 5, Funny

    No, why would someone who runs linux want to know what the outside looks like?

  2. Re:But, still no roads in Mexico on maps.google? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    First mexico needs to build this thing called "roads."

  3. Re:yes, but by jollyreaper · · Score: 5, Funny

    > My answer to your question: you can't slide beer under the door!

    Sure you can, you just need to wait for it to go flat.

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