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Satellite Sights: Google Maps & Google Earth Sightseeing

Have you recently discovered a satellite image that's worth sharing? Are you ready to do some sightseeing from the comfort of your desk chair? If so, you're at the right place! Satellite Sights is your link to interesting satellite images from around the world, submitted, researched, and maintained by users like you. Interesting sights are viewable through embedded Google Maps, Windows Live Virtual Earth, and Google Street View images, as well as downloadable Google Earth KML files.
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Featured Satellite Images: Advertisements

Marketing teams have always used some interesting tactics to gain attention, but sometimes they get a little carried away...

Firefox Crop Circle

Was this Mozilla's creation, or a fan with too much time on their hands? Either way -- very awesome! More info...

KFC Logo in the middle of the Desert

KFC made this with 65,000 small tiles. Were they counting on the Google Maps/Earth community seeing it? More info...

Giant Coca-Cola Logo on Hillside (Made with C...

Made with actual Coke bottles. Does this count as recycling? More info...

Massive 7 Up Can

The can is actual a 19 meter tall water tower, supplying a soda plant. More info...

JostWine.com's Massive Ad

This winery's website will definitely be getting a lot of attention -- from aviators. It's a start I guess. More info...

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Latest Comments

05/18/2012
Grona Lund, Djurgarden
Обучение в Институте Юрия Мороза - очень хорошая прове...

05/18/2012
Deception Pass Bridge, Anacortes
The Deception Pass Bridge, serving as a link between Fidalgo Island and Whidbey Island, and a k...

05/17/2012
Kartodromo de Guayaquil, Guayaquil
The Kartodromo de Guayaquil, located in the centre of Guayaquil (Ecuador), is a small but ...

05/16/2012
Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao
Located on a riverside setting, the Teatro Arriaga in Bilbao (Spain) is a theatre inaugurated in 189...

05/15/2012
Burgers Zoo, Arnhem
The Burgers' Zoo, located in Arnhem (Holland) is a popular visitor attraction in the city, although ...

05/14/2012
Double Whale Carving, San Ignacio Lagoon
This site on the coast of San Ignacio Lagoon (Mexico) appears to feature an outline of two whal...

Latest News

10/06/2009
Add Satellite Images to Favorites Feature added
When you are logged in, at the bottom of each satellite image is a add to faves link. So you can now add all your favorite images in your profile page for easier access.

09/30/2009
Social Bookmarking Feature added
When you find a great satellite image whilst browsing the site, be sure to let everyone know by clicking on the social bookmarking button. Allowing posts to most social sites such as Bebo, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter etc.

01/11/2009
Microsoft Live Maps, Google Street View, & Panoramio Photos
We've launched a new satellite image viewing system, now supporting Microsoft Live Maps, Google Street View, & Panoramio Photos (in addition to the original Google Maps and Google Earth). We'll soon be incorporating Yahoo! Maps and possibly TerraServer.

05/08/2008
SatelliteSights on Twitter
We're now on Twitter, displaying the newest posts. Check it out!

04/28/2008
Accountless Posting
Users now have the ability to post satellite images and leave comments / descriptions without signing up for a free account!

04/18/2008
Updates
We just completed a bunch of system updates and look forward to successful results. These updates included several bug fixes, RSS Feeds, the ability to download all posts in a single Google Earth KML file, and a new extensive cities/regions/countries database (supplied by maxmind.com).