How to Interpret a Satellite Image: Five Tips and StrategiesRiebeek, HolliGeography Bulletin
But if you’re looking to get an in-depth view of an area before you visit it, Google Earth is the right choice. You can essentially view detailed satellite images of the area, and explore the location on the ground. It’s a great way to plan out your walking tours, choose the best...
A satellite image of a city. Image Credit:IMNATURE/iStock/Getty Images You've found a satellite image that would be absolutely perfect to use in your PowerPoint presentation, in your blog, or on your website, but how do you get it there? With a few steps, you can save and move that...
How to Use Google Maps in China in 2025: Step 1: Get a VPN that works well in China. My top pick for this is ExpressVPN since it works without issues in China (it refreshes its IPs super fast, and it has obfuscation), and it’s also the fastest VPN on the market. Plus, it ha...
The Chinese space station, Tiangong, crossing the disk of the sun on Dec. 31, 2021.(Image credit: Christophe Lehenaff via Getty Images) If you're aiming to get more information about when Tiangong will be visible from your specific location, you can access various online resources, such as...
It's easy to think of maps as sets of visual directions. Whether you're trying to get to the top of Mount Everest or to a friend's new home, a map can help you find your way. But maps can do more than help you figure out where you are and where you're going. They are repre...
From what we know so far, building a sound satellite system costs a bundle. Besides, the other systems are already well-established. So, what makes China's BDS stand out among its competitors? Firstly, the other systems have 24 satellites in medium earth orbit (MEO). In ...
Astrophotographer Jeff Berkes captured this shot of Leonid meteors over a house in New Jersey in 2012. (Image credit: Jeff Berkes) Meteor showers are named after the constellation from which the meteors appear to emanate, known as the radiant. From Earth's perspective, the Leonids appear to...
Current space-farming experiments examine different aspects of farming in microgravity (a term to describe an environment with little or no gravity). These experiments could be helpful in the related case of farming on the surface of the moon or Mars, which have significantly lower levels of grav...
Every trip into space is different, but to get a feel for what it's like to work and live as an astronaut, let's look at a typical mission involving a Soyuz launch to the International Space Station (ISS). The Soyuz rockets, which have changed very little since their original design ...