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Celuien · 07-14-2006, 05:17 AM

My pin has been very carefully positioned on the BW's map. Not exactly where I live, but close enough.

JennyHallu · 07-14-2006, 06:05 AM

Google Earth is the coolest thing ever. It updates the satellite pictures often enough that I've been able to see the progress of construction in my hometown at about a six month to two year delay.

A lot of England is very low resolution images though. Annoying...I wanted to spy on people...

(At a two year delay, of course)

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-14-2006, 07:46 AM

Is it the same imaging as Google Earth though? I've played with said program for countless hours while procrastinating (admiring the Eiffel Tower and the Pyramids from above, among other things) and my entire county is green fuzz. But I can zoom in on Brin's map to the nice close level of recognizing a pair of local lakes and seeing the very foggy gray line that is a state route a mile away from my house. Still not a lot of definition, but a lot more than green fuzz.

Edit: this is way cool. Looking at the next town over from me (new county, clear imaging), I can figure out almost exactly when these shots were taken.

Between three and two years ago (two 100+ foot trees are missing from my grandparents' farm; they aren't driving the right cars for it to be more recent; a store downtown isn't yet purchased by a man the town loathes: there is still business and no gas pumps).

Early spring; just before planting season (fields are clear, but not plowed or planted; Grandpa's garden is tilled and ready; he hasn't yet started the year's mowing in the private field).

Saturday (no cars at a few downtown businesses, but not nearly enough cars at local churches for it to be any time on Sunday).

Between 12:00PM and 3:00PM (shadows cast on the hill).

It comes down to maybe five Saturdays that it could possibly be. That's just cool.

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-14-2006, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Fea

Is it the same imaging as Google Earth though?

Yes. Identical. At least as far as the locations I checked are concerned - same lorry turning at a junction in Raynes Park and same aircraft flying over the Devil's Puchbowl at Hindhead.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-14-2006, 11:38 AM

Now that you know exactly where I live, there's no excuse for not dropping in for a cup of tea if you ever venture up north.

Mithalwen · 07-14-2006, 02:15 PM

Well I think that our neighbour built his new garage three summers ago so this has to be at least two years old but not much more.

Taralphiel · 07-14-2006, 11:50 PM

Now there is a lonely, red flag on the Eastern coast of Australia

I feel rather isolated now! *giggles*

EDIT: Do enjoy my silly dressups picture.

- Tara

07-14-2006, 05:17 AM	#1
Celuien Riveting Ribbiter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Assigned to Mordor Posts: 1,767	My pin has been very carefully positioned on the BW's map. Not exactly where I live, but close enough. __________________ People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect. But actually, from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey... stuff.

07-14-2006, 06:05 AM	#2
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	Canon plug: Tolkien would've thought this was cool. Google Earth is the coolest thing ever. It updates the satellite pictures often enough that I've been able to see the progress of construction in my hometown at about a six month to two year delay. A lot of England is very low resolution images though. Annoying...I wanted to spy on people... (At a two year delay, of course) __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

07-14-2006, 07:46 AM	#3
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Is it the same imaging as Google Earth though? I've played with said program for countless hours while procrastinating (admiring the Eiffel Tower and the Pyramids from above, among other things) and my entire county is green fuzz. But I can zoom in on Brin's map to the nice close level of recognizing a pair of local lakes and seeing the very foggy gray line that is a state route a mile away from my house. Still not a lot of definition, but a lot more than green fuzz. Edit: this is way cool. Looking at the next town over from me (new county, clear imaging), I can figure out almost exactly when these shots were taken. Between three and two years ago (two 100+ foot trees are missing from my grandparents' farm; they aren't driving the right cars for it to be more recent; a store downtown isn't yet purchased by a man the town loathes: there is still business and no gas pumps). Early spring; just before planting season (fields are clear, but not plowed or planted; Grandpa's garden is tilled and ready; he hasn't yet started the year's mowing in the private field). Saturday (no cars at a few downtown businesses, but not nearly enough cars at local churches for it to be any time on Sunday). Between 12:00PM and 3:00PM (shadows cast on the hill). It comes down to maybe five Saturdays that it could possibly be. That's just cool. __________________ peace Last edited by Feanor of the Peredhil; 07-14-2006 at 08:31 AM.

07-14-2006, 11:38 AM	#5
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Now that you know exactly where I live, there's no excuse for not dropping in for a cup of tea if you ever venture up north. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

07-14-2006, 02:15 PM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Well I think that our neighbour built his new garage three summers ago so this has to be at least two years old but not much more. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-14-2006, 11:50 PM	#7
Taralphiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Swan Wood Posts: 649	Now there is a lonely, red flag on the Eastern coast of Australia I feel rather isolated now! giggles EDIT: Do enjoy my silly dressups picture. - Tara