Why is Antarctica not visible on Google Maps?
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Why is Antarctica not visible on Google Maps?
Because of the map scale problem and because there aren’t many permanent features to map near the poles, Google Maps doesn’t show anything beyond 85 degrees (the poles are at 90 degrees). You can go to Antarctica anytime you like.
Why can’t I see the South Pole on Google Earth?
Google Maps uses the Mercator projection, which has the characteristic that things look bigger and bigger the closer you get to the poles. You can’t show the poles because the map scale there is infinity.
Why is the North Pole hidden on Google Earth?
If you are talking about Google Maps rather than Google Earth, Google Maps uses the Mercator projection. The mathematics of the Mercator projection make it impossible to show the North Pole or the South Pole.
Why is South Korea not on Google Map?
The satellite imagery you see in South Korea is actual satellite imagery. That is the resolution of non-military satellite images. The reason it looks blurry to you is that you are accustomed to seeing aerial photos. South Korea does not allow exporting aerial photos and therefore, Google Maps can’t buy them.
Why is Arctic not on Google Maps?
Google Maps shows neither the north pole nor the south pole. Google Maps (along with other online map sites) use something called the Web Mercator projection, which is somewhat similar to the familiar Mercator projection, but which falls apart at the poles.
Why are there no satellite images of the South Pole?
Because of the location of Antarctica and because the rest of the year there isn’t enough sunlight at the poles for the satellites to see the land, images can only be taken from December through March, the summer season. Explorers and scientists stationed at Antarctica will also find the new map useful.
Why can’t I see the North Pole?
On Google Maps, anything north of 85° N, or south of about 83° S, isn’t visible at all. The real reason that the north and south poles look different is that the south pole is covered by a giant land mass, while the north pole isn’t.