Northern Neil Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 (edited) Just a short word to recommend the excellent 'Google Earth' site my stepson recently introduced to me. Basically, one can zoom into any spot on earth and download the resulting image. I have compiled an album in the gallery section of the most visible Roman sites from the air, Amphitheatres, theatres and Hippodromes. I find it heartwarming to see that many of these structures appear to be utilised even now. Its immense fun panning round the Meditteranean world, zooming in on cities and spotting these sites. I'm sure I havent got them all yet...! Edited June 11, 2006 by Northern Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Just a short word to recommend the excellent 'Google Earth' site my stepson recently introduced to me. Basically, one can zoom into any spot on earth and download the resulting image. I have compiled an album in the gallery section of the most visible Roman sites from the air, Amphitheatres, theatres and Hippodromes. I find it heartwarming to see that many of these structures appear to be utilised even now. Its immense fun panning round the Meditteranean world, zooming in on cities and spotting these sites. I'm sure I havent got them all yet...! Yes, thanks Neil, I was just perusing your gallery, and its a fine addition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertinax Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 my that is a useful item, im just looking at the Villa Jovis on Capri after checking the harbour at Naples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Neil Posted June 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Problem is, some areas have a lower resolution than others. The amphitheatre at Verona, for example, just shows up as a tantaliing eliptical blur! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertinax Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 (edited) Regrettably Hadrian's Wall is one of the low res areas. edit: NN tells me the Eastern Wall extremity is good resolution ,and rightly so, ive just been viewing Arbeia and that looks good. Edited June 11, 2006 by Pertinax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanicus Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Thanks for putting those in your gallery Neil, they are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Just got this via Googles Pressrelease Mail GOOGLE ANNOUNCES MAJOR IMAGERY UPDATE FOR GOOGLE EARTH, NEW TOOLS AND INNOVATIONS IN MAPPING MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - June 12, 2006 - Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) today announced a series of updates to the company's mapping product suite, further illustrating Google's commitment to creating powerful tools for sharing geographic information. Announced live at Google's first Geo Developer Day, these innovations both connect users to information about the world around them, as well as address the growing needs of the developer community. "We are excited to celebrate the one year anniversary of Google Earth and the Google Maps API with new technologies for these products," said John Hanke, director, Google Earth and Maps. "In the past year, we have had more than 100 million unique Google Earth downloads and have enabled over 30,000 websites to create mash-ups combining their own geographic data with the Google Maps API. The enthusiasm of the geo-developer community encourages us that these geo-based tools are connecting users to information in new and innovative ways." Google Earth news announced today includes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Great pics, N.N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basemetal Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Google Earth has an excellent view of the birthplace of Septimus Severius. Magnus Lepiti (forgive my spelling) The north African image has an execllent view of the ruins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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