Magnetometers and Navigation
A new form of magnet being developed is aiming to make magnetometers not only provide direction of travel but also precise location information.
Time-lapse Photo of the International Space Station Passing in Front of the Sun
NASA photographer Joel Kowsky was able to capture this time-lapse photograph of the International Space Station (ISS) as it passed between the Earth and the Sun.
Rebounding Pollution Levels Mark End of Coronavirus Lockdowns
As countries reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in pollution has been detected by NASA and European satellites.
ESA Launches Global Air Pollution Map
The European Space Agency recently launched an online map that shows global air pollution data collected from its Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite.
Review: Maps for Time Travelers
This book is a cogent survey of the geospatial technological advances which have enabled today’s archaeologists to map the ancient world.
What is Horror Vacui in Cartography?
If you’ve ever look at a map created in the 1500s and 1600s, you might notice that cartographers filled every space with some kind of detail.
Mapping the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus: COVID-19
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is mapping the spread of the coronavirus in near-realtime.
Can GPS Work on the Moon?
Scientists at NASA wanted to learn if global positioning systems could be used on the moon.
See the First Atlas Created of a Country
The “Atlas of the Counties of England and Wales,” published in 1579, is the first atlas produced for any country.
Coronavirus Maps and Charts You can Edit and Embed
Datawrapper has created a collection of maps and charts related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that you can edit and embed on your own website.
This Coronavirus Map Lets You See a Timeline of Cases
Researchers with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine have developed a mapping tool, the Covid 2019 tracker, that lets users scroll through a timeline and interactive map showing the novel coronavirus’ spread.