Mapping in Time & Space

The ESA Star Mapper visualisation is an interactive map of the Universe. It allows you to explore in 3D 59,921 stars from the Hipparcos Catalogue.  If you select the ‘Motion’ option at the bottom of the map you can view an animated visualiztion of how stars move through space. You can orient yourself on the map by turning on star names, the outline of the constellations, and/or a graticule of Maps Mania… more →
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Real Time World Temperature Records

The pace of global heating in 2022 means that it is now possible to create a real-time map showing locations around the world where all-time temperature records are being broken. In just the last 24 hours two locations in the U.S. have experienced their highest ever recorded temperatures (Cotulla, TX & Escanaba, MI). It isn’t only in America where heat records are now being broken on a daily Maps Mania… more →
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This App Maps Opioid Overdoses in Real Time – WIRED

WIRED This App Maps Opioid Overdoses in Real TimeWIREDThe result was a web app called ODMAP that combines street-level data with tools from Esri, the digital mapping company, to help public health officials, police departments, and first responders track and respond to overdoses in real time. ODMAP's … map app – Google News… more →
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Track Hurricane Irma’s location and intensity in real time using NOAA data – Quartz

Quartz Track Hurricane Irma's location and intensity in real time using NOAA dataQuartzThe app has a free version and a paid “Hurricane Tracker” upgrade for a one-time fee of $ 2.99. The free version shows real-time wind and weather patterns that allow you to track the current status of a hurricane, and the paid tracker adds additional … map app – Google News… more →
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Follow Hurricane Harvey’s Path With These Essential Storm Tracking Apps – TIME

TIME Follow Hurricane Harvey's Path With These Essential Storm Tracking AppsTIMEEZ Apps' veteran hurricane tracker has been frequently updated over the years, and offers over 65 detailed storm maps and images, real-time National Hurricane Center info, threat and impact levels, model predictions, audio/video forecast updates, and …Gas prices are rising because of Harvey, but here are some ways you can save at the pumpNews & ObserverHurricane Harvey inches toward Texas, NHC warns of life-threatening floodingWDAM-TVBest Weather Apps To Track Tropical Storm Harvey, Hurricane DevelopmentsInternational Business TimesUnited States Geological Survey (press release)all 7,496... more →
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