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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
| − | [[category:planets]][[Sol System]]: <section begin=navbar /> | + | [[category:planets]] |
| + | [[category:places]] | ||
| + | {{#set:thing type=planet}} | ||
| + | {{#set:page type=place}} | ||
| + | [[within::Sol System]]: <section begin=navbar />[[Earth]]<section end=navbar /> | ||
* '''Satellites''': | * '''Satellites''': | ||
| − | ** '''Artificial''': (inhabited) [[International Space Station]]; (other) [http://www.spacetelescope.org/ Hubble Space Telescope], ICESat... | + | ** '''Artificial''': (inhabited) [[orbited by::International Space Station]]; (other) [http://www.spacetelescope.org/ Hubble Space Telescope], ICESat... |
| − | ** '''Natural''': [[Luna]] | + | ** '''Natural''': [[orbited by::Luna]] |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Nearest planets''': [[Venus]], [[Mars]] |
| − | * '''Surrounded by''': [[Earth orbit]] | + | * '''Surrounded by''': [[surrounded by::Earth orbit]] |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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* [[Belarus]] | * [[Belarus]] | ||
* [[Belgium]] | * [[Belgium]] | ||
| + | * [[Canada]] | ||
* [[China]] | * [[China]] | ||
* [[Germany]] | * [[Germany]] | ||
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*[[Christmas Island]] (.cx) | *[[Christmas Island]] (.cx) | ||
*[[Norfolk Island]] (.nf) | *[[Norfolk Island]] (.nf) | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[São Tomé]] (.st) |
===Displaced Peoples=== | ===Displaced Peoples=== | ||
* [[Palestine]] | * [[Palestine]] | ||
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* [http://earth.google.com/ Google Earth]: image database viewable with software tool (free download, but WinXP/2k only) | * [http://earth.google.com/ Google Earth]: image database viewable with software tool (free download, but WinXP/2k only) | ||
* [http://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap]: online creative-commons-licensed maps & satellite photos | * [http://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap]: online creative-commons-licensed maps & satellite photos | ||
| − | + | ====geological history==== | |
| − | == | + | * [https://sites.google.com/a/upr.edu/planetary-habitability-laboratory-upra/press-releases/anewviewofanancienthabitableplanet A New View of and Ancient Habitable Planet]: detailed computer renderings of simulated satellite views from 750 mya to the present |
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==Directory== | ==Directory== | ||
| + | ''many of these links should be moved to [[the Internet]]'' | ||
===Apparel=== | ===Apparel=== | ||
* [http://nosweatapparel.com/ No Sweat Apparel]: 100% union-made, sweatshop-free, "open source" apparel; US-based, ships worldwide | * [http://nosweatapparel.com/ No Sweat Apparel]: 100% union-made, sweatshop-free, "open source" apparel; US-based, ships worldwide | ||
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===Urban Exploration=== | ===Urban Exploration=== | ||
* [http://www.siologen.net/pbase/ International Urban Glow]: photos from Australia, Canada, Europe, US... | * [http://www.siologen.net/pbase/ International Urban Glow]: photos from Australia, Canada, Europe, US... | ||
| + | * '''2015-02-20''' [http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/photos-enter-an-abandoned-world-frozen-in-time/ Urban explorer reveals an abandoned world, frozen in time] | ||
* '''2007-11-20''' [http://www.esquire.com/features/best-brightest-2007/mirukim1207 Miru Kim Takes Pictures] | * '''2007-11-20''' [http://www.esquire.com/features/best-brightest-2007/mirukim1207 Miru Kim Takes Pictures] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:35, 21 February 2015
- Satellites:
- Artificial: (inhabited) International Space Station; (other) Hubble Space Telescope, ICESat...
- Natural: Luna
- Nearest planets: Venus, Mars
- Surrounded by: Earth orbit
Overview
Mostly harmless.
Related Pages
Countries
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Canada
- China
- Germany
- Guatemala
- Hungary
- India
- Israel
- Iraq
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Morocco
- The Netherlands (Holland)
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States (USA)
Obscure Countries
These countries are very small, and their internet TLDs are often used for web sites unrelated to the country in question.
- Christmas Island (.cx)
- Norfolk Island (.nf)
- São Tomé (.st)
Displaced Peoples
Tools
- Babelfish: language translator
- Universal Currency Converter
Maps
- YourStreet: uses Google Maps data service to display a map showing where local news events took place
- Google Earth: image database viewable with software tool (free download, but WinXP/2k only)
- OpenStreetMap: online creative-commons-licensed maps & satellite photos
geological history
- A New View of and Ancient Habitable Planet: detailed computer renderings of simulated satellite views from 750 mya to the present
Directory
many of these links should be moved to the Internet
Apparel
- No Sweat Apparel: 100% union-made, sweatshop-free, "open source" apparel; US-based, ships worldwide
Artists
- Roger Dean: best known for his album covers for the rock group Yes
- Ryan Church: SF/F; did work for Star Wars II and III
Aviation
- Airliners.net: photos, data, and history for civil aircraft
- Landings: databases, aircraft sales, planning, weather, pilot supplies, flight schools...
Banking
see #Microloans
Disasters
- QuakeHelp wiki
Employment
- project placement
- guru.com: freelance technical project-oriented placement/collaborative site
- Project 4 Hire: similar
Environment
Events
Internet Access
- fon: "the largest wi-fi community in the world"
Microloans
- MicroPlace: "Invest wisely. End poverty." (an eBay company)
Real Estate
Religion
Scam Baiting
Trade
- Alibaba: "global trade starts here". Meeting point & directory for manufacturers and buyers
Travel
- Vacation Cruise Ships
Urban Exploration
- International Urban Glow: photos from Australia, Canada, Europe, US...
- 2015-02-20 Urban explorer reveals an abandoned world, frozen in time
- 2007-11-20 Miru Kim Takes Pictures