Google maps THE MOON ! No joke ! http://moon.google.com/

Yes, you read correctly :

moon.google.com...

There is only the areas around the earlier public landing sites, but the FAQ(below) answers give hope for more images being added later.

Google FAQ
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1. Why did you do this?

Because we couldn't think of a better way to commemorate the first lunar landing, which occurred on July 20, 1969, than to give our users an opportunity to surf around the lunar surface themselves.

2. Why can't I see the surface in more detail?

Google Moon only has as much data as NASA was able to give us, so there are limitations (for now) on how close to the surface we can zoom.

3. What happens if I try to zoom too close?

Well, you'll have to go and find out, won't you?

4. Is Google Moon a result of your Copernicus initiative?

Glad you asked, and yes, the development of our lunar hosting and research center continues apace. We usually don’t announce future products in advance, but in this case, yes, we can confirm that on July 20th, 2069, in honor of the 100th anniversary of mankind’s first manned lunar landing, Google will fully integrate Google Local search capabilities into Google Moon, which will allow our users to quickly find lunar business addresses, numbers and hours of operation, among other valuable forms of Moon-oriented local information.



The truth is out here...And now on Google!


[edit on 20-7-2005 by anorwegianguy1972]

[edit on 20-7-2005 by anorwegianguy1972]

You should've looked harder

I think you'll find it's just the apollo landing sites.

Originally posted by Burgess
You should've looked harder

I think you'll find it's just the apollo landing sites.

Yeah, added some text about it just now. I still think its cool though, you can zoom in pretty far, and they say in the FAQ that they will add more data later if NASA provides.

OMG i knew it!!! Its made out of cheese !!!

And if you zoom in enough, you can see what the moon is made of......doh..!!

[edit on 20-7-2005 by Koka]

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GREAT! My first post was a duplicate. Way to go Jax!!

Dont worry about it

You gotta get up early in this place

I've lost count of the times i've gone to post something then on a quick double check before i post it find some one has beaten me to it

What are those grey squares? Top secret government places?

Cheeeeeeeessssse

I hope they eventually overhaul Google Earth and turn it into Google Galaxy or Universe or somethign like dat Start with mapping our ENTIRE solar system and put it on the web free, like Google Earth is now hehe. Such a resource would be immesurably usefull methinks.

[edit on 20-7-2005 by sardion2000]

Right here: www.moonestates.com...

10 acre plots available for only 20 pounds! Now I need to figure out is how to get there....and what to build...how I'm going to breathe....



[edit on 20-7-2005 by saint4God]

Thats a nice touch putting the big square of cheese there, lol!
I was browsing around for that stuff that the astronauts left, you know, when they went to the moon, cant seem to find it though. No fears, i will keep looking, as it has to be there someplace!...right!?

YES YES YES
I TOLD YOU ALL

CHEESE!!!!

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Originally posted by apc

Also, for you Hitchiker fans, try searching for "What is the meaning of life, the universe, and everything."

Remeber who buildt the earth in Hitchhiker? Mice ! That would also explain why the moon is made of cheese!