Gallery: Obama inauguration - a satellite's view

Gallery: Obama inauguration – a satellite’s view

By Andy Smith January 20, 2009, 11:26 PM PST

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Gallery: Obama inauguration – a satellite’s view

Google showed off its GeoEye-1 satellite by releasing hi-res images from President Obama’s inauguration Tuesday. The images were taken as GeoEye-1 orbited the Earth – 423 miles above the event. The satellite will soon produce images for Google Maps and Google Earth.nn

Click on any of the images to enlarge.nn

GeoEye Satellite Image

GeoEye could recognize images as small as 16-inches wide, however, U.S. licensing restrictions limit GeoEye to half-meter ground resolution. This image was cropped by CNET News.com and is displayed in full resolution after you click. nn

GeoEye Satellite Image

A cropped look at the Washington Monument.nn

GeoEye Satellite Image

A closer, full-sized view.nn

GeoEye Satellite Image

Another full view.nn

GeoEye Satellite Image

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