Geographic coordinates allow you to determine the location of the object on the globe. Previously, it was necessary to use the painstaking method of calculating using a map and measuring instruments. Now it is possible to determine the place on the map much easier, having a computer with an Internet and a special application at hand.
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You can use one of the most convenient Google Earth services. First, download this program from the Internet. Make it can be done here. Click "Take Conditions and Download." Next Google Earth will help you install this application - follow the instructions.
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By installing the program, run it. The image of the globe will appear in front of you. Press and hold the left mouse button, while looking for an approximate place of your stay. Scrolling the mouse wheel, increase the gradual image, bring the object on the map. If you do not have a mouse, and you use a touchpad, you can use the scale to zoom in to zoom to zoom, which can be found on the right side of the screen.
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Initially, the image will be fuzzy and pixelized. Wait a few seconds - and the picture will become clearer, because Detailed photos from your area satellite will be downloaded to your computer's cache.
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The numbers at the bottom of the screen demonstrate the current geographic coordinates: longitude, latitude, height above sea level, as well as the date of shooting the satellite and the height from which you are reviewing at the moment. You will notice that these numbers will vary depending on where the cursor will be moved.
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Correcting location on the map using the mouse or buttons for scaling, you can find the neighborhood of any object, as well as the house in which you yourself. In addition, even cars and people who were in this place will come to the frame at the time of shooting the satellite.
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If you find it difficult to navigate with the location visually, try using the search engine. In the upper left corner of the screen there is a string for search. Enter the address of the desired object in the format "Country, an area, city, street, house." Pay attention to the prompts that will be issued by the program for a more correct search.
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Having found an object you need on the map, pay attention to the coordinates at the bottom of the screen. They are the following data. You can place a link to the point on the map, as well as save the coordinates in text form. Entering a link to the GPS-navigator's memory or coordinates to Google Earth, you can find friends wherever you are.
In addition to the Google Earth application, there is a mass of services online to determine the locality coordinates, for example, maps.google or maps.rambler. Take advantage of those that are more convenient for you.
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