Google Sky
Google Earth now allows you to explore the cosmos. To enhance your experience of Google Sky we provide the following Google Sky overlays:
- e-MERLIN telescope observing positions
This feed allows you to see where all of the MERLIN telescopes are currently pointing on the sky. Where the information is available, the name of the object will be listed in a pop-up information bubble.
Other observatories
In addition to the updates that we provide, other observatories around the world are starting to provide live observing positions in Google Sky:
- MOPRA live
Mopra is a 22-m single-dish radio telescope located at the edge of the Warrumbungle Mountains near Coonabarabran, about 450 km north-west of Sydney.
Other Astronomical Data
- WMAP
Imagery from the WMAP mission showing the cosmic microwave background in different frequencies is available for Google Earth.