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Satellite images are not map data in the same way that a photo of a machine is not a blueprint.

• jakemal 7y ago
  I think if the machine was two dimensional and the photo had a measurement scale then it would be as good as a blueprint.
  • DagAgren 7y ago
    The machine is not, and neither is the world. Even if it were, it would still not be as good. It would not tell you about materials, tolerances, or many other important things.
    • jakemal 7y ago
      It isn't a requirement for a map to capture all characteristics of an area to be considered a map.
      • DagAgren 7y ago
        That does not mean you can just leave out anything you want, though.
  • puPoh 7y ago
    No, many aspects are not captured by a picture. E.g. borders.
    • jakemal 7y ago
      A map that doesn't capture all information about an area doesn't make it not a map.