A Target store has painted a huge Target logo on their roof, so that it can be seen in satellite pictures such as those in Google Maps. (Found via BoingBoing.)

Ingeniously obvious – it’s a great way to advertise your location – and it’ll be interesting to see where this goes. We’ve already also got the Scientologists’ symbol. I’m sure we’ll soon be seeing dedicated art / installation projects that are meant to be viewed from high above.

(Sightseeing with Google Satellite Maps has many more interesting views.)

Edit: It appears that the logo was originally painted for overflying aircraft and not Google Maps. Less amusing, but the point still holds true.