Better than Google Earth (for one thing)
There is one continent that Google Earth is not at all good for: Antarctica. My first attempt at adding an overlay was for the South Pole, and I quickly learned that the poles are the only places on Google's Earth where overlays are pointless, due to a quirk of the projection method used.
For Antarctica-related exploring, then, best to use the USGS's Atlas of Antarctic Research. It has a wealth of layers that can be turned on simultaneously, including some quite precise satellite imagery. It's not as pretty as Google Earth, but it is useful at these latitudes. (Via T√İrk√İpes Egoblog)
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Hi there,
Bull crap ... google earth is one of the best i've ever known .. so plz cut the crap and be honest
Thank you
Posted by: Jack at 23:27 UTC, June 01, 2008
Google Earth is far from being accurate. Some maps are only refresh once a month and many areas won't be detailed at all! If you're looking for something professional, stay away from Google and look for a private company.
Posted by: Someone at 18:03 UTC, December 24, 2009
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