Here is an overlay of the Enterprise on the Seattle Center. At 643 meters in length, notice how it dwarfs the Space Needle, EMP, Key Arena, Childrens Museum, and IMAX. See also: In relation to the University of Washington, and in relation to Qwest Field and Safeco Field. The saucer section is 467 meters wide, which is 510 yards, or about five football fields.

Here's what the Seattle sky line would look like if the Enterprise were to fly over it. As you can see, the Enterprise is just about 7 city blocks long, and taller than a 40 story building.

Over the Pentagon. I tried to center the bridge over Ground Zero Cafe. Let's see if that freaks the Russians out some more. (Only Pentagon know-it-alls will get that joke.)

The Ellipse at The White House. The Ellipse circumference is about the same as the dorsal phaser array. The White House occupies about the same area as the rear shield grid.

The Colosseum in Rome. There's really no comparison here. The Colosseum doesn't even occupy the same space as the top six decks. Those of you who have seen the Colosseum (me!) are getting a sense of just how big the Enterprise-D really is.

Computer, arch! The St. Louis Arch is 630ft high and 630ft wide at its base. That's 192 meters versus the saucer section's 467 meters. Ignore the skyscrapers in the background which are obviously at a distance from the Arch and do not reflect a comparative size to the Enterprise.

Over Liberty Island, NY.

Over and cross sectioned with Manhattan. Even this city's enormity is brought into perspective when you put the entire ship on it. Whoever initially described the Ent-D as a "city in space" wasn't kidding!

And if Wil Wheaton is reading this, since you were kind enough to link here, it turns out the Enterprise is about the size the of Paramount lot after all.

(disclaimer: all calculations were done using comparative mapping and data using Google Maps, Ex Astris Scientia, and TNG Trek Core. Accuracy +/- a few pixels.)

Goodbye, Seattle!

And last, but not least, my gift to the people of Seattle for last weekend's Memorial Day holiday.

Remember when PayPal used to be really cool before ebay messed them up? RME is hoping to be the next PayPal, and they're offering $25 to anyone who signs up.

The best part about RME is that the $25 really is cash. (Update: RME is no longer offering $25. I still get my $10, though.) You can transfer the amount to your checking account or spend it on sites that accept RME.

After you sign up and log in to your RME account, don't forget to click on your ticket to receive your $25. Then, move the money to your checking account, or go shopping!

Free Jewelry

One of the first places I've found that supports RME is Spotted Octopus Jewelry, makers of the infamous Lightsaber Earrings. Most of the pieces here are well under $25, so it's like getting free jewelry!

I've heard women say this is some of the most elegant and fun jewelry they've seen around. Guys, if you need a gift for your sweetheart, you apparently can't go wrong, here.