What is Google Earth?

Recently I watched on the CNN that google has launched the google earth. I was curious to check out what is google earth and I found some good resources which I am sharing with all of you here:

Before I take you to google earth resources, you can download this cool software here.

Download Google Earth Here!

1. What is Google Earth? – Read the full blog post here!

Here is the wikipedia definition of Google Earth first:

Google Earth is a Virtual globe, Map and Geographic Information program that was originally called Earth Viewer, and was created by Keyhole, Inc, a company acquired by Google in 2004. It maps the Earth by the Superimposition of images obtained from satellite imagery, Aerial photography and Geographic information system Computer graphics globe. It is available under three different licenses: Google Earth, a free version with limited functionality; Google Earth Plus (discontinued), which included additional features; and Google Earth Pro ($400 per year), which is intended for commercial use.”

2. While google earth is free, google earth pro is a paid version. It costs $400 and this is meant for those who are looking for using the google earth software for the research purpose. You can get the paid version here.

3. Learn to use the easter egg flight simulator system of the google earth here.

4. Learn more about the Google Earth at the google community.

5. Visit this great Google Earth Blog.

6. Google Earth goes to Mars, check it now!

I hope the above resources will help you discover more about the google earth.

Barry Gardens

One Response

  1. Barry, you are doing a good job of sharing good resources on the useful tools, money management and I noted various other topics. Keep this spirit alive!

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