FAQ Update

Just a quick heads-up to let anyone interested know that we've updated the FAQ page with a bit more information about how the zoom level works on Google Maps. Many thanks to Ryan Jonasson and gIMpSTa for the information. There's…

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Monday, 6th June 2005

Swing Bridge

Check out this cool Swing bridge caught mid-swing in Little Current, Ontario. Thanks: Didier

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Sunday, 5th June 2005

Yellowstone National Park

Lots of things to see here in Yellowstone National Park, it's just a pity we can't see any of the grizzly bears, wolves, or free-ranging herds of bison and elk! First up is the world famous Old Faithful Geyser, it's…

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Saturday, 4th June 2005

Double Missed Bridge

Following on from our previously posted double bridge and missed bridge, Google Sightseeing is proud to present, the double missed bridge! Someone really needs to fire those engineers... ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks to alien_alan.

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Friday, 3rd June 2005

Colorado Balloon Things

Doug described these things in Colorado as 'deep space satellites'. Can anyone confirm what they are? (Please, please don't say 'weather balloons'...) ๐Ÿ˜‰ Update: Turns out that these are actually two parabolic dish antennas belonging to the Deep Space Exploration…

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Thursday, 2nd June 2005

Double Bridge Shadow

Here's a great double bridge shadow in New Orleans. Weirdly, Google Maps labels both bridges as the Greater New Orleans Bridge, and they also both appear to carry the same highway. Does traffic only go one way on each perhaps?…

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Thursday, 2nd June 2005

Welcome to Google Sightseeing!

Google Sightseeing takes you on a tour of the world as seen from satellite or street views using Google Maps. Our team of authors present weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

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