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Charlatan · 03-14-2006, 09:58 AM

Google Maps have just gone intergalactic... Using footage from the various space probes we have had scanning Mars, Google has created an interactive map of the red planet.

Check it out...

http://www.google.com/mars/

MexicanOnABike · 03-14-2006, 12:07 PM

that's fucking cool! i'm really impressed by google lately!

PulpMind · 03-14-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlatan

Google Maps have just gone intergalactic...

I'm going to play the role of internet wise-ass today, and state that, technically, Google Maps has not gone intergalactic, just interplanetary. Intergalactic would mean they have a map of our neighboring galaxies. Currently, Google is still INTRAgalactic.

and this map is totally cool.

Psycho Dad · 03-14-2006, 06:16 PM

Now all I gotta do is build me a spaceship.

Zeraph · 03-14-2006, 06:25 PM

Dude! Mars is tottally psychedelic.

Destrox · 03-14-2006, 08:25 PM

That is freaking cool, time to show this link off to everyone. Go google!

Charlatan · 03-14-2006, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PulpMind

I'm going to play the role of internet wise-ass today, and state that, technically, Google Maps has not gone intergalactic, just interplanetary. Intergalactic would mean they have a map of our neighboring galaxies. Currently, Google is still INTRAgalactic.

and this map is totally cool.

I originally wrote interplanetary... (didn't think of intragalactic) but to be honest, I just plain liked intergalactic.

It's full of hyperbole and it's a wicked Beastie Boys track...

goddfather40 · 03-14-2006, 09:45 PM

My question is what is the reference for the elevation of the terrain? Obviously on Earth it is sea level, but what is it on Mars? So, to Wikipedia I go, and:

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Zero elevation: Since Mars has no oceans and hence no 'sea level', a zero-elevation surface or mean gravity surface must be selected. The datum for Mars is defined by the fourth-degree and fourth-order spherical harmonic gravity field, with the zero altitude defined by the 610.5 Pa (6.105 mbar) atmospheric pressure surface (approximately 0.6% of Earth's) at a temperature of 273.16 K. This pressure and temperature correspond to the triple point of water.

Also, interesting to point out that the elevation difference between the highest and lowest points on Mars is much greater than the difference here on Earth between Mt. Everest and the Mariana Trench.

Sweetpea · 03-14-2006, 10:51 PM

that is really facinating.

sweetpea

percy · 03-15-2006, 05:19 AM

Wow, Mars has crop circles too.

newtx · 03-15-2006, 06:14 AM

Interesting stuff. I tend to goolge anything I'm interested in. Wonder why I always use google. Think I'll google for a better search engine. I liked the giant pimple- like features of Mars. -

Gabbyness · 03-15-2006, 07:27 PM

This is totally wicked.

blahblah454 · 03-15-2006, 08:15 PM

Google I love you! Ahh what will they think of next?

shoegirl · 03-17-2006, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexicanonabike

that's fucking cool! i'm really impressed by google lately!

That was my exact reaction. Well done Google!

wallaby72 · 03-19-2006, 06:57 AM

I would say there is almost nothing these guys can't do. Let's get the milky way in there so we can cruise the solar system..... The universe can't be that big, can it??

03-14-2006, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Google Mars!! Google Maps have just gone intergalactic... Using footage from the various space probes we have had scanning Mars, Google has created an interactive map of the red planet. Check it out... http://www.google.com/mars/ __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

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Psycho Dad Mulletproof Location: Some nucking fut house.	Now all I gotta do is build me a spaceship. __________________ Don't always trust the opinions of experts.

03-14-2006, 08:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Destrox Metal and Rock 4 Life Location: Phoenix	That is freaking cool, time to show this link off to everyone. Go google! __________________ You bore me.... next.

03-14-2006, 10:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sweetpea Fade out Location: in love	that is really facinating. sweetpea __________________ Having a Pet Will Change Your Life! Looking for a great pet?! Click Here! "I am the Type of Person Who Can Get Away With A lot, Simply Because I Don't Ask Permission for the Privilege of Being Myself"

03-14-2006, 06:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zeraph Banned Location: The Cosmos	Dude! Mars is tottally psychedelic.

03-15-2006, 05:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
percy Addict	Wow, Mars has crop circles too.

03-15-2006, 06:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
newtx Addict	Interesting stuff. I tend to goolge anything I'm interested in. Wonder why I always use google. Think I'll google for a better search engine. I liked the giant pimple- like features of Mars. -

03-15-2006, 07:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gabbyness Chicken scratch. Location: Japan!!!	This is totally wicked. __________________ One, two, three, four, fiiiiiiiifth.

03-15-2006, 08:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Location: On the road...	Google I love you! Ahh what will they think of next?

03-19-2006, 06:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
wallaby72 Insane Location: A long way from home	I would say there is almost nothing these guys can't do. Let's get the milky way in there so we can cruise the solar system..... The universe can't be that big, can it??