Google Sightseer Newsletter - August 2014

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On location
The scenery of Iceland is known for its breathtaking beauty. The country's geysers and waterfalls have created spectacular vistas. Now with Street View, you can take a journey through Iceland and explore these beautiful places.
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Iceland geysers and waterfalls
 
New and noteworthy
Great news—we've launched a new camera for iOS devices that enables you to capture your own 360 panoramas, aka Photo Spheres. Your world just got easier to share with the whole planet.
 
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iOS Photospheres
 
Word on the street
We all love a good imagery update, don't we? Well, that's exactly what we have here for you! Thousands of square miles of new and updated imagery have been added to Google Maps and Google Earth, giving even more clarity to our planet.
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updated imagery
 
Field guide
You can now use Google Maps to see the Sea of Tranquility up close, or boldly go where no man has gone before—to Mars!
1.   On desktop Maps, click the "Earth" thumbnail in the bottom left corner.
2.   Zoom all the way out by scrolling with your mouse.
3.   Click the "Moon" or "Mars" thumbnails on the bottom.
4.   Zoom in and click the labels on the surface to learn more.
Learn more
 
Mars
 
Where in the world
Somewhere in Google Earth is this interesting location. Can you find it? Once you know the answer, post it here.
These clues can help lead you:
•   Toronto is the largest city in this country
•   Location in this province, whose abbreviation is QC
•   This location is thought to be around 215 million years old
 
 
Where in the world
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