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The site isn't great, no. But the reason there's so many repeated images is because NASA doesn't want to be accused of hiding anything. If they're taking photo
by kgrimes2 6y ago
The site isn't great, no. But the reason there's so many repeated images is because NASA doesn't want to be accused of hiding anything.
If they're taking photos for calibration, we get those, just like if they're taking stunning panoramas.
- phist_mcgee 6y agoAnd to a science agency, I don't think their top priority is selecting the best 4k wallpaper for easy download. I honestly don't mind government sites, they are usually thoroughly boring and very conservative with their design, which means that even old people like my dad can click around and use it. I think that's a good thing.
- kgrimes2 6y agoThat being said, there are NASA sites that are more curated, like https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/beta https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/beta