| May 6, 2004 |
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For  the most part, outer space is overrated. Inky blackness dotted with some far-off twinkling stars and a few distant planets pales in comparison to the Earth-bound excitement of choppin' wood and clearin' brush. However, this cool site from NASA just might change your opinion of the crashing boredom inspired by the final frontier with its photos taken from distant space. You can zoom in on any country you'd like (for starters, we suggest Djibouti) and get a look at it from space's perspective. Browse high-aerial photos taken of cities spanning the globe. The coolest feature allows you to zoom in on cities in photos taken by astronauts and compare the area to a map. The photo of Washington D.C. has yet to be redacted and the astonishing density of New York City is apparent from afar. Those who find life beyond Earth mundane will be singing the praises of orbit thanks to some spectacular shots from space. (in Astronomy Pictures) |
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