Wednesday March 07, 2007
Google Maps Super-Zoom
Yes, that really is a screenshot of a Google Maps view showing a couple of guys, their camels, and a yak. Philipp Lenssen of Google Blogoscoped has details showing how it's possible to zoom-in beyond the normal limit for the satellite views of certain areas in Google Maps. (If you're really impatient or skeptical, here is a direct link to the Google Maps view.)
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they have similar high-res imaging for the Java logo on Sun's SCA14 Building. If anyone in the area happens to be a pilot (or has some other way of obtaining such an aerial image), let me know. I could probably weave it into our own map.
Posted at 12:56PM Mar 07, 2007 by Jamey Wood in Maps | Comments[14]
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Posted by Skrocki on March 07, 2007 at 03:04 PM MST #
I assume that's a big reason why they only have this level of detail in a few locations.
That being said... Let's add your backyard weeding scenario to the list for me to weave into our customized map if someone can provide an image. ;)
Posted by Jamey Wood on March 07, 2007 at 03:23 PM MST #
Posted by EMR on May 03, 2007 at 02:04 AM MDT #
Posted by Jamey Wood on May 03, 2007 at 09:07 AM MDT #
Aerial photos like the one above always have been available for purchase for quite some time and with far more detail then what google maps provides.
Posted by Charles Verge on November 27, 2007 at 09:42 AM MST #
Ya this image is either fake or a place holder, although yes you can zoom into it, its the same image as it has been for weeks. I'm thinking it was just a test by Google when they were creating there map application, thats why there are only a few images of that range and they don't update.
Posted by Tyler on November 27, 2007 at 12:06 PM MST #
it is almost impossible to update it so often, if they want to update they need to take a new picture of whole earth, no where covered with clouds!! and that is why you shouldnt worry also about your real time privacy!!
Posted by mamad on February 22, 2008 at 05:16 PM MST #
this is a plane photo.
Posted by ffgfh on February 24, 2008 at 09:58 AM MST #
people watch on that detail view upwards, its look as they watch on plane
Posted by AlbHert on February 24, 2008 at 05:12 PM MST #
i see maps
Posted by Zahid mahmood on March 17, 2008 at 01:15 AM MDT #
I say we get to see the chick in her daisy dukes!
Posted by Mike on March 20, 2008 at 05:42 PM MDT #
What makes you think it's a chick in Daisey Dukes weedin the yard??
Posted by Jon on January 11, 2010 at 07:40 PM MST #
xa4u pasmatrec
Posted by narek on January 12, 2010 at 06:04 AM MST #
wow.... creepy
Posted by bob on February 05, 2010 at 10:55 AM MST #