Said to be World's Largest Online Database

Ever wonder what your neighborhood looked like from space, or wished you could get an aerial shot of a place you want to visit? Microsoft® TerraServer provides a demonstration of Microsoft's scalability in presenting the earth in a mosaic of photographic imagery.

TerraServer uses Microsoft SQL Server TM 7.0 Enterprise Edition to host one of the world's largest online databases. It's a repository of aerial photographs and satellite images taken from miles overhead you can view and, if you want, purchase.

To view some images, click on the left link below and have a look around.
Visit the Terraserver Aerial Map Site: ...or...