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Microsoft Partners With NASA To Put Images Online

Microsoft has partnered with NASA to put the space agency's most interesting content, such as high- resolution images of Mars and the moon online. Microsoft's online virtual telescope, WorldWide Telescope will feature the images. Under the agreement, NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California will process and host the data.

Microsoft's WorldWide Telescope Beta

Microsoft offered a sneak peak back in February, and as of Tuesday the public beta of WorldWide Telescope has been made available, according to a Press Release issued by Microsoft.

Microsoft Zooms In With WorldWide Telescope

The universe comes to the desktop as Microsoft placed its WorldWide Telescope application into public beta.

Microsoft's WorldWide Telescope On Its Way

Google Sky isn't supposed to generate tons of revenue, so from a business perspective, it doesn't matter if there are competitors.  Still, towards the end of this month, a little toe-stepping may take place as Microsoft releases its WorldWide Telescope.