Remember the scene at the end of Men in Black where the flying saucer crashes through a huge globe? Well this is it, the Unisphere, in Flushing Meadows Park, NY. Not very interesting at first glance, but check out how cool the shadow is!

Many thanks to Paul for this one. He says:

The Unisphere was the symbol of the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair. This 12 story high stainless steel model of the earth was designed and fabricated by the United States Steel Corporation and remains on the site at Flushing Meadow Park today.

And Wikipedia says:

It’s the world’s largest global structure, rising 140 feet and weighing 900,000 pounds

Very cool.

Thanks also to Todd W, Yorkie, Andy Baio (Yes, that Andy) and anecho.

Another impressive shadow – the Seattle Space Needle. The red and purple blob next door is the Experience Music Project.

Thanks: Phillip Harrington, Mike, many others.

The CN Tower and Rogers Centre (formerly the Skydome, home of the Blue Jays) are in downtown Toronto, Canada. Look for the tower’s shadow to see its shape.

Thanks: Mike Pegg, many others

A very topical view here, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. You can just make out his mini theme park rides.

Thanks xylon.

The two shuttle launch sites and hangar at Cape Canaveral are quite recognisable. You can can follow the giant roadway from the hangar to the launch sites but it’s only when you zoom right in you realise how big they are.