A map, based on Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data, showing an image of the moon (left) and its topography (right). The image at left was stretched to emphasize the mare, or low-lying areas formed
Gaia releases most detailed maps of the Milky Way ever taken. Starstruck: A collage of four different Gaia maps: the speed at which stars move towards or away from us (top left); 3D motions of stars (bottom left); interstellar dust (top right); and star metallicity (bottom right). (courtesy: ESA/Gaia/DPAC) The European Space Agency (ESA) has
Google Earth is the most photorealistic, digital version of our planet. Where do the images come from? How are they they put together? And how often are they updated? In this video, learn about the pixels, planes, and people that create Google Earth’s 3D imagery.A map, based on Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data, showing an image of the moon (left) and its topography (right). The image at left was stretched to emphasize the mare, or low-lying areas formed