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Earth's Gravity Pictured in 'HD'

Posted June 28, 2010 1:26 PM

From BBC News | Science & Environment | UK Edition:

It is one of the most exquisite views we have ever had of the Earth. This colourful new map traces the subtle but all pervasive influence the pull of gravity has across the globe. Known as a geoid, it essentially defines where the level surface is on our planet; it tells us which way is "up" and which way is "down".

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06/29/2010 5:48 AM

Hmmm we can measure the variation in the Earth's gravity, but FIFA can't tell when a fooball crosses a line

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06/29/2010 8:58 AM

Well, to be fair the gravity of that itty-bitty ball is so very tiny. And the GOCE satellite probably wasn't even over the pitch then.
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