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Where 2.0: Google Maps Street View

Okay, so not exactly Library 2.0 but very cool. Google is launching “Street View” on Google Maps. Here’s a view of Las Vegas:

las vegas coolness

Go here to check out Manhatten:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=&ie=UTF8&ll=40.764811,-73.986354&spn=0.013619,0.029182&z=15&om=0&layer=c&cbll=40.75781,-73.98555&cbp=1,190.65220

It seems to only be available in some places but if its available it will offer you “Street View” as an option. Directions:

Using Street View

In certain locations, you can view and navigate within street-level imagery. Here’s how:

  Blue outlines show roads where street view is available.
  This icon shows where you are on the map. The green arrow points in the direction you’re looking. You can drag the icon to navigate to a different location. You can also just click on a blue outlined road to go there.
  Drag the street view to look around 360°. Use the arrow buttons to navigate down the street. You can also use the arrow keys on the keyboard.


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