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Old 28-11-2007, 05:00 AM
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Detailed map of Antarctica.

Scientists have produced the most detailed map yet of Antarctica. US and UK researchers have stitched together more than 1,000 views of the White Continent to make a stunning new high-definition polar panorama.
The images come primarily from the American Landsat spacecraft and show features on the 3,500km-wide icy terrain down to a resolution of 15m.
The international team behind the project says the true-colour mosaic will revolutionise Antarctic research.
It is said to be 10 times more detailed than any made before.
It can be browsed through a free-to-use website, and the data will also be made available for use on "virtual globe" software, such as Google Earth.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7115012.stm
http://lima.usgs.gov/

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