Formations in China Desert Are Still a Mystery

In the areas of the Internet that buzz with delight at strange formations writ large on the landscape, a mystery appeared to be solved this week: giant shapes seen on Google Maps in China are simply geometric targets for satellite calibration. 


Or are they?

The shapes, which include thick white lines drawn in sharp angles and structures arranged in concentric circles around airplanes, attracted attention earlier this month after they were first highlighted by the online magazine, Viewzone. That post includes a photo of one such formation, partially built, from 2003 and what appears to be a village nearby.   Read Here