Satellite Image

Half-meter resolution image of Hoover Dam, was collected by the GeoEye-1 satellite on January 10, 2009. The dam and hydroelectric generating station are located between Nevada and Arizona in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. The dam was completed in 1935, which created the Lake Mead reservoir. Fifty years later it was designated a National Historic Landmark.

Half-meter resolution image of the United States Capitol, Washington D.C. was collected by the GeoEye-1 satellite on Jan. 20, 2009 to commemorate the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. The image, taken through high, wispy white clouds, shows the masses of people attending the Inaugural Celebration.

Half-meter resolution image of Giza, Egypt was collected by the GeoEye-1 satellite on January 10, 2009. The image features the Great Pyramid, which was built by King Snefru's son, Khufu.

Half-meter resolution image of Giza, Egypt was collected by the GeoEye-1 satellite on January 10, 2009. The image features the Sphinx near the Great Pyramid, which was built by King Snefru's son, Khufu.

Half-meter resolution image shows ice formations off the coast of Vladavostok, Russia. It was collected by GeoEye-1 on Jan. 5, 2009














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