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They are taken from a very high definition camera attached to a satellite in space.

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What are the photos called that are taken from high above the earth?

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What is BirdsEye Satellite Imagery?

These are images that are taken using satellites that offer a view from the sky that would appear to be like that of a bird. You can view such images on various sites.


Are the photographs on Google Earth satellite images?

Some are satellite and others are aerial (taken from airplanes with special high resolution cameras and also from air balloons). Street View photos, however, are taken from car, van, or bicycle.


Why visible satellite images can produce in the daylight hours?

Visible images are only of use when taken during daylight hours because they require sunlight to make the image exposure. Infrared images relies on temperature differences to distinguish between objects and can be taken at night or daytime.


What is a satellite meter?

A satellite- meter takes radar images of faults.


How are satellite pictures of earth and of other planets made and transmitted?

Satellite pictures of Earth and other planets are captured by cameras or sensors onboard spacecraft and satellites in orbit. These images are then transmitted back to Earth using radio waves or other communication methods. Data is received by ground stations that can decode and process the information to create the images we see.


What are pictures taken from space called?

Pictures taken from space are commonly referred to as "satellite images" or "aerial imagery." These images are captured by satellites orbiting the Earth and can be used for various purposes, including weather monitoring, environmental studies, and urban planning. Additionally, images taken by crewed spacecraft or space probes may be called "space photography" or "astronaut photography."


How da you get satellite images?

just go on to google earth it should give you satellite images but i don't no if there up to date recent


What can be seen with satellite imagery?

With satellite imagery, one can see images of photographs of any place on Earth. Satellite imagery is more detailed and clearer than Infrared images.


Where can a person go to view a variety of satellite images?

There are many places where one could go in order to view a variety of satellite images. One of the very best places to view satellite images would be on Google Earth.


What do you call the person that takes satellite images for maps?

The satellite image taker?


Are satellite images based on data obtained by land sat satellites?

Yes, satellite images based on data obtained by land sat satellites.