Google Earth Tips Archives

January 25, 2012

Google Earth 6 now required for Street View

When Google Earth 6.0 was released, it completely changed the way that Street View worked. However, Google kept the older layer active for previous versions of Google Earth so that those users could continue to use Street View. Not anymore.

Sometime in the past few weeks, Google has turned off that old layer. If you're wanting to use Street View in Google Earth, you're now required to be using version 6.0 or higher.

Here's a quick look at how to use Street View in Google Earth 6:

In addition to that video, I've built a few other Google Earth tutorials to help explain some features, including how to use historical imagery, elevation profiles and a few more.

Beyond that, Google has just released Street View imagery in South Korea, primarily in Seoul and Busan. As you can see from the screen shot below, the imagery in those is very sharp.

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You can read more about the new South Korean Street View imagery on the Google Lat Long Blog.

If you still need to upgrade to Google Earth 6 to get the new Street View features, you can always download it (for free!) from earth.google.com.


Posted by mickmel at 8:28 AM | Comments (6)

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December 19, 2011

Help keep Google Earth accurate with the improved Map Maker tool

A little over three years ago, Google introduced "Map Maker" to allow people to make updates to Google Maps and Google Earth. You could mark businesses as being closed, move their pins around, edit information, add roads, etc. It's quite a useful tool.

Now Google has updated Map Maker to make it even more powerful and easy to use.

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Not only will your updates appear on Google Maps and Google Earth (after they're approved by a Google staff member), but they'll also appear on Google Maps Mobile -- and that's very important. With the growing popularity of Google Navigation on Android, accurate maps are a necessity. This also shows why Google Navigation is so wildly popular; rather than getting yearly updates (for $99) like a Garmin device, you get access to maps that are updated daily for free!

Here's a quick video showing everything you can do with it:

I've made quite a few small contributions on Google Map Maker, and you're encouraged to do the same. Hopefully the new changes to Map Maker will help make your task even easier.

Have you added anything to Map Maker in the past? Do you plan to now?

(via Google Lat Long Blog)


Posted by mickmel at 9:03 AM | Comments (4)

November 8, 2011

Google Earth Blog is now on Google+

A few months ago, we mentioned that both Frank and I were on Google+. At the time, only humans were allowed to have accounts, so "Google Earth Blog" couldn't have a page on there. Now we can!

Starting yesterday afternoon, websites businesses can create pages on Google+ so we've created one to give you an easy way to stay up-to-date on the latest Google Earth news and information.

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If you'd like to join us on Google+, just visit our page here and add us to a circle of yours. You might also want to check out the official Google Maps page or perhaps explore my circle of geo-related people on Google+.

If you're not on Google+ and have no interest in joining, we're certainly not leaving you out. We'll continue to be active on Facebook and Twitter, we've got our RSS feed, and you can even subscribe to get email updates. We want to make it easy for you to keep in touch in whatever manner you prefer, and we encourage you to ask questions and share your greatest Google Earth finds with us.


Posted by mickmel at 6:48 AM | Comments (3)

September 29, 2011

Tips to make the Google Earth Flight Simulator easier to use

Alan Huestis writes the Google Earth Flight Sim blog, as he is a big fan of that feature in Google Earth (learn more about the Google Earth flight simulator). Like many of you, he purchased a joystick (the Logitech Attack 3) to help make the sim feel more realistic, but he wasn't happy with the button mapping. To solve that, he re-wrote the joystick.ini file to make it easier to use.

logitech-attack-3.jpg

Here are the changes he made:

  • I use the original code to handle joystick movement (back and forward, side to side) and to handle the throttle.
  • I have four keys on the top, and I use the side keys to move the rudder in 20% increments. The centre key returns the rudder to centre, and the top key just pauses the action so I can answer the phone. On the small plane I do not usually use the rudder but on the jet there is much more need of rudder as one can't turn much by just banking.
  • I have two buttons on the left side of the base and I use them to increase the flaps by 20% and decrease the flaps by 20%.
  • There are two buttons at the rear of the base and I have mapped them to the left and right brakes. On the small plane one can steer on the ground with the brakes, and even turn around on a runway and take off again. The brakes do not seem to slow the jet much and I often overshoot a runway even though I am safely down.
  • There are two buttons on the right side of the base and I have used those to control attitude but I rarely use them in flight.
  • I have mapped the trigger key to change the view. In normal flight we look out over the nose and we see the instrument display. When I pull the trigger the instrument display disappears and the view angle changes to downwards and slightly forward. I usually fly the small plane, and with full flaps and half throttle, flying at about 500 feet, and with the trigger depressed it seems like I am an eagle soaring over familiar landscapes. The effect is just magical. At that airspeed I can still maneuver and climb slightly, but it is slow enough that the earth beneath me does not blur.


Here is the .ini file that Alan wrote to work with his joystick, named "Logitech_Attack3.ini":

controllers_supported = [
Controller('*Logitech*Attack*3*', 11, 11, 3, 3)
]

button_press = [
B0 set(VAngle, -0.35)
B1 set(DR, 0)
B1 set(dDR, 0)
B2 toggle(TotalFreeze)
B3 set(dDR, -0.8)
B4 set(dDR, +0.8)
B5 add(DF, -0.2, 0, 1)
B6 add(DF, 0.2, 0, 1)
B7 set(DB_0, 1)
B8 set(DB_1, 1)
]

button_release = [
B0 set(VAngle, 0)
B3 set(dDR, 0)
B4 set(dDR, 0)
B7 set(DB_0, 0)
B8 set(DB_1, 0)
]

axes = [
A0 set(DA, 1.0, 0.0)
A1 set(DE, 1.0, 0.0)
A2 set(DP_0, -0.5, 0.5)
]

povs = [
]

In his case, the file is located here:
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Earth\client\res\flightsim\controller

Simply replace that file with the contents above (after you back it up, of course) to be able to use his settings. If you tinker with the file and can improve it further, please let us know.

Great work, Alan!


Posted by mickmel at 7:56 AM | Comments (1)

September 19, 2011

How to speed up Google Earth

Some of you out there are running brand new, amazingly fast machines that can handle anything you throw at it and Google Earth consistently runs well. For the rest of us, though, we need to balance features vs. speed in order to keep things running smoothly.

With that in mind, here are some tips to help Google Earth run more smoothly on your computer.

DirectX vs. OpenGL (Windows only)
On Windows computers, you have a choice to run Google Earth in "DirectX" or "OpenGL" mode. You can change the setting from inside of the [Tools] --> [Options] menu, or start them separately from your main Start menu. There may not be much of a difference, but play with them and see what happens.

Disable some layers/places
If you're running with a whole bunch of Layers and Places open, try turning a few off. I enjoy keeping the Blue Marble overlay on quite often, along with a handful of other layers (roads, borders, 3D buildings, etc). However, things speed up considerably if I turn all of that off.

3D buildings are one of the biggest performance hogs, simply because they generate a lot of data to be displayed, so turning them off will help quite a bit. On the other hand, if you're wanting to find ways to improve 3D building performance, then disabling as many other layers as possible is your best move.

Anisotropic Filtering
Anisotropic filtering is one of those cool features in Google Earth that most people don't understand. In short, it helps keep things sharp when you're viewing imagery from a low angle. Here is an image from the anisotropic filtering Wikipedia entry, comparing it turned off (on the left) and on (on the right):

Anisotropic_compare.png

You can see that it certainly helps make things look better, but it also costs a bit of performance. Turning it off can help speed things up.

Antialiasing
Anti-aliasing is a technique used to smooth the edges of features in an image. In Google Earth, this is particularly noticeable on 3D models. For example, here is part of the Georgia Aquarium with Google Earth's Antialiasing set to "medium" on the left and "off" on the right. You can clearly see how much it improves the appearance of the building, though turning it off will help things to run a bit more smoothly. You can turn it off in the main [Tools] --> [Options] menu.

aquarium.jpg

Terrain Quality
The entire globe in Google Earth is covered with a 3D terrain mesh. But adjusting the quality of that mesh, you can improve performance. Simply go to [Tools] --> [Options] and move the Terrain Quality slider further to the left.

Atmosphere
When zoomed out, Google Earth has a cool blue/gray atmosphere surrounding the earth. You can disable it by clicking on [View] --> [Atmosphere].

Water Surface
When Google Earth 5 was released, one of the big new features was the 3D ocean. Part of that new feature includes a realistic looking surface on the ocean. To disable that surface, go to [View] --> [Water Surface].

Cache
Google Earth keeps imagery in two types of caches to help improve performance. The Memory Cache holds imagery in your RAM, and is cleared each time you boot up your computer. The Disk Cache holds imagery on your hard drive for easier access. Incresing those numbers can help your performance. However, if you have a low amount of RAM or are low on hard drive space, you may be better off to decrease them a bit to give your computer a little more to work with.

None of these tips will make a huge difference by themselves, aside from any massive "Place" that you may have enabled, but added up they can make quite a difference. Play with some of the settings and see what happens.

If you think of any tips that I've missed, leave a comment and let us know!


Posted by mickmel at 9:44 AM | Comments (9)

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  8. Android and Google Earth Technology - December 13, 2010
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  10. Getting started with Google Earth - October 14, 2010
  11. Important Basics for Google Earth - August 23, 2010
  12. Google Earth For Sailors and Travelers - August 12, 2010
  13. Session videos from Google I/O 2010 now available - June 9, 2010
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  15. Where 2.0 - Day 2: Part 2 - March 31, 2010
  16. Links: Burj Dubai, Historical Imagery Updates, Updated EveryTrail App - January 5, 2010
  17. The year 2009 in Google Earth - December 30, 2009
  18. My Kite Photos in Google Earth/Maps - November 25, 2009
  19. The best finds in the new imagery - November 4, 2009
  20. New Google Earth Imagery - October 20 - October 20, 2009
  21. Update for Google Earth 5.1 released - September 23, 2009
  22. Fresh Update to the Ocean Expeditions layer - September 22, 2009
  23. New Korea Tourism Layer in Google Earth - September 21, 2009
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  25. SketchUp Bridge Competition Winners - September 17, 2009
  26. Google Makes Crop Circles Popular - September 16, 2009
  27. Augmented Reality with Google Earth - September 15, 2009
  28. More 3D Cities Appearing in Google Earth - September 14, 2009
  29. Google Earth 5.1 Really Improved - September 11, 2009
  30. Google Earth 5.1 Released - September 9, 2009
  31. US College Football - September 8, 2009
  32. Two New 3D Cities in Google Earth: Dublin and Cardiff - September 4, 2009
  33. Capsized Container Ship in Historical Imagery - September 3, 2009
  34. Links: New Earth API Docs, Fire Shot, Where 2.0, Panoramio Winners, New SketchUp, Belgrade News - September 1, 2009
  35. Station Fire in California in Google Earth - August 31, 2009
  36. KML File Showing New Imagery, Imagery Updated in Google Maps - August 28, 2009
  37. New Google Earth Imagery - August 26 - August 26, 2009
  38. Educational Uses for Google Earth - August 25, 2009
  39. Links: Alphabet Soup, 3D Models movie, Fire tracking - August 24, 2009
  40. Afghanistan News Overview in Google Earth - August 21, 2009
  41. Non-profit's Guide to Using Google Earth/Maps - August 20, 2009
  42. Links: August Sightseer, Google Earth Explorer, California Fires, European Map Maker - August 19, 2009
  43. Google Releases Street View in Switzerland, Portugal, and Taiwan - August 18, 2009
  44. Finland's Helsinki Now Has 3D Buildings in Google Earth - August 17, 2009
  45. Google Earth Lesson Presentation - August 12, 2009
  46. Planes For Google Earth Flight Simulator - August 11, 2009
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  48. Google Treats 20 Super Modelers to Trip to Boulder - August 6, 2009
  49. August Imagery Update in a Handy KML - August 4, 2009
  50. August 2009 Imagery Update for Google Earth - August 2, 2009
  51. New 3D Perspective in Maps API for Flash - July 31, 2009
  52. Google Earth Videos - July 30, 2009
  53. GE Tweets: 3D Cities, 53 Stations, New Earth API Docs - July 29, 2009
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  73. NASA/Japan Release Terrain Data - Google Earth's is Better - July 1, 2009
  74. NASA Doing Robotic Recon with Google Earth - June 30, 2009
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  77. New 3D Cities in Google Earth: Warsaw, Prague, Oslo, Toronto, Indianapolis - June 25, 2009
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  141. Google Adds More User Content to Maps/Earth Search Results - March 12, 2009
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  144. Upside Down Earthquakes - March 9, 2009
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  150. Panoramio Look Around in Google Earth - February 27, 2009
  151. Google Earth 5 Tour Roundup - February 26, 2009
  152. Google Earth 5 Cool Tip: Flight Simulator in Ocean or Mars - February 25, 2009
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  154. Google Chrome Supports Earth API Plugin - February 19, 2009
  155. Make AR Movies from Google Earth 3D Models - February 18, 2009
  156. YouTube Searching in Google Earth - February 16, 2009
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  159. Google Earth 5 Easter Egg: Talk to a Martian - February 4, 2009
  160. Tips for Developers with Google Earth 5.0 - February 3, 2009
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  166. Links: New Geo Developer Stuff, Embeddable GE Plugin Gadget, Google Earth Cache Basics, Mac Stuff - January 15, 2009
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  168. Print 3D Buildings from Google Earth - January 7, 2009
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  176. 360Cities - 3D Panoramas Now Available in Google Earth Layer - November 20, 2008
  177. New 3D Cities in Google Earth: Pittsburgh, Seattle - November 14, 2008
  178. Street View Car Spotted in New Zealand - November 10, 2008
  179. Google 3D Warehouse Adds Google Earth Plugin - November 7, 2008
  180. Links: US Elections, KML Handbook, MetaAtlas, Israel Road Maps - November 6, 2008
  181. Google Geo Challenge Grants - Up to $100,000 - November 3, 2008
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  183. Google Earth for the iPhone Released! - October 26, 2008
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  185. Enhancing Presentations with Google Earth - October 20, 2008
  186. Panoramio Changes - October 4, 2008
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  190. Google Earth API Demo Gallery - September 9, 2008
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  195. Google Launches 3D 2008 Olympic Games - August 8, 2008
  196. Follow a Book, Check Aeronautical Charts in Google Earth Plugin - July 31, 2008
  197. Panoramio News: Contest, Look Around Applications - July 29, 2008
  198. More Add-ons for Google Earth Flight Simulator - July 28, 2008
  199. Best Google Earth Interface Videos - July 16, 2008
  200. Urban Art Ultimate Goal: Google Earth - July 14, 2008
  201. New Google Earth 4.3 (beta) Available - Version 4.3.7284.3916 - July 11, 2008
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  204. Google Releases Street View for Tour de France in Google Earth/Maps - July 2, 2008
  205. Google Releases More Map Crowdsourcing Tools - June 24, 2008
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  208. June 2008 Update Has More Unannounced 3D Buildings - June 11, 2008
  209. Sneaky Google Earth Imagery Update - June 1, 2008
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  213. Mike's Flying Bike for Google Earth - May 16, 2008
  214. Links: New StreetView Stuff, WorldWide Telescope, Yahoo WOE, Dishpointer, GPSAnimator - May 13, 2008
  215. Google Earth 3D Model Friday - May 9, 2008
  216. NASA Time Animation of Ionosphere For Google Earth - May 5, 2008
  217. Links: Night Cities, Educators, VE Imagery, Space Telescopes, Custom Compass - May 2, 2008
  218. Different Ways to Map Symbols in Google Earth - April 30, 2008
  219. Google Earth for Pilots - April 29, 2008
  220. How to Get 3D Buildings in Google Earth - April 24, 2008
  221. Google Earth For Earth Day - April 22, 2008
  222. Google Earth Zooming Music Video - April 21, 2008
  223. Links: GE Lesson, GETools, Microsoft KML, 3D Bridges, Royal Australian 3D, EPA Award - April 18, 2008
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  225. New Navigation Gadgets in Google Earth 4.3 - April 16, 2008
  226. Google Earth 4.3 First Impressions and Screenshots - April 15, 2008
  227. Advanced Photo Placement in Google Earth - April 14, 2008
  228. Links: GE/SketchUp Classes, Sea Ice Update, Bergen Terrain, Waldo - April 11, 2008
  229. Links: Viewfinder, KML in the North, GE Pro Address Trick, Boy Finds Home - April 10, 2008
  230. Google 3D Warehouse Supporting Street View - April 9, 2008
  231. Google Adds More Countries with Weather Radar Layer - March 20, 2008
  232. YouTube API on Swiss Fighter Video - March 14, 2008
  233. Video Tutorials Inside Google Earth - March 12, 2008
  234. Super UK Photo Project geograph Turns Three - March 6, 2008
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  239. NOAA Weather Data in Google Earth - February 25, 2008
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  247. Real-Time Google Earth GPS Tracking - via Bus - February 2, 2008
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  249. Water Bodies in Google Earth - See Australia's! - January 28, 2008
  250. New Layer Goodness for Google Earth - January 2008 - January 25, 2008
  251. Links: KML Wrap-up, New Orrery, Zip Scribble, South China Sea - January 23, 2008
  252. Sky Layers Bug - Workaround - January 14, 2008
  253. Tracking Flights in Google Earth - January 11, 2008
  254. New Features to Real-time Earthquake Monitoring - January 10, 2008
  255. Google Sky - The Next Generation (Updated) - January 9, 2008
  256. Navigation Gadget Tricks with Google Earth 4 - January 8, 2008
  257. Links: Waldo, Mouse Tricks, Route Builder, touchEarth, Uganda Googles - January 7, 2008
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  259. Links: Daily Earth Imagery, Antarctica Photos, Panoramio Searchable, Santa Sleigh - December 18, 2007
  260. AGU Fall Meeting - Day 1 Highlights - December 13, 2007
  261. Earthquake Activity Time Animation - December 12, 2007
  262. December Data Update for Google Earth - December 6, 2007
  263. Arctic Ice Melting Animation in Google Earth - November 26, 2007
  264. Earth at Night from Rosetta - November 21, 2007
  265. Links: Russian Oil Spill, KML Screen Overlay Maker, Android Demo - November 13, 2007
  266. National Geographic Supports Geography Awareness Week - November 12, 2007
  267. Big Layer Update - Weather Layers in Google Earth - November 8, 2007
  268. Links: GE on Phones?, PhotoOverlay Tutorial, EarthNC Update, Time Embedder Tool - November 6, 2007
  269. X PRIZE Cup Photos Mapped - November 1, 2007
  270. Happy Halloween Google Earth - October 31, 2007
  271. It's About Time - KML Articles by Google - October 30, 2007
  272. Links: Glider Towing, 3D Bonanza, John Hanke Presentation, Google Maps Profiles, Virtual Earth 3D Modeling - October 19, 2007
  273. 3D Warehouse Update - Collada Files - October 18, 2007
  274. Business Layers Have Reviews and Pictures in Google Earth - October 16, 2007
  275. New Google Earth Add Content Button - October 12, 2007
  276. New Community Maps Search Results in Google Earth - October 11, 2007
  277. Ten Easy Steps to Learn About a Place with Google Earth - September 27, 2007
  278. Beautiful Sky in Google Earth - September 26, 2007
  279. 3D Warehouse Open to All 3D KML Content - September 25, 2007
  280. Links: Planet Orbits, SuperOverlay 2.0, GEC 1 million, Google Social Network - September 24, 2007
  281. 3D Red Bull Flights in Google Earth - September 21, 2007
  282. New Google Earth Layers Update - September 19 - September 19, 2007
  283. New Update to Google Earth: v4.2.0198 - September 16, 2007
  284. 3D Buildings - Groningen, Netherlands - September 14, 2007
  285. New Google Maps Moon Update - September 13, 2007
  286. Sky News Roundup: New Horizon, SpaceNavigator, Google plans for Sky - September 12, 2007
  287. Back to School - Educational Uses with Google Earth - September 11, 2007
  288. News Roundup: Flight Sim Tips, Clouds and Weather, KML 2.2, Google Solar Panels, Pollution - September 10, 2007
  289. Adding New PhotoOverlays to Google Earth - September 7, 2007
  290. Flight Simulator HUD Display Guide, and an Advanced Tip - September 6, 2007
  291. News Roundup: Flight Simulator Goodies, PhotoViewer Stuff, Video tourism - September 4, 2007
  292. Video for Flying with Google Earth Flight Simulator - September 3, 2007
  293. Flight Simulator Mode in Google Earth 4.2 - August 31, 2007
  294. Sky Goodies: Hubble Tracker, Sky KML Guide, Horizon Add-on - August 30, 2007
  295. Google Earth 4.2 Roundup - August 27, 2007
  296. Google Earth 4.2 - Release notes wanted, new icons - August 26, 2007
  297. Hidden Feature in Google Earth Sky - August 23, 2007
  298. Embed Video In Google Earth 4.2 Placemarks! - August 22, 2007
  299. New Google Earth Book Search Layer - August 20, 2007
  300. Our Sailing Holiday in Google Earth - August 10, 2007
  301. Using Google Earth and Web 2.0 Mapping Tools for GIS Visualizations - August 7, 2007
  302. Biography of Neil Armstrong in Google Earth - August 6, 2007
  303. Panorama of 3D Denver from Google Earth - August 4, 2007
  304. New Layers Update - Earth at Night NASA Layer - July 18, 2007
  305. Energy Production Information for Western US - July 17, 2007
  306. New Seven Wonders of the World in Google Earth - July 8, 2007
  307. Philosophy Behind Google Earth and Maps - July 5, 2007
  308. How Google Earth Really Works - July 4, 2007
  309. Google Earth Layer Changes - Geographic Web, Roads Layers - June 26, 2007
  310. Google Earth Sky - Part II - June 25, 2007
  311. How to Add a Sky to Google Earth - June 24, 2007
  312. News Roundup: GE 4.1 Stuff, Plotting a Trail, Business Reviews, More Second Earth - June 20, 2007
  313. Photo Finding in Google Earth - Just for Fun - June 15, 2007
  314. London Eye Animation with Shadows for Google Earth - June 11, 2007
  315. Huge Imagery Update Now Available in Google Maps - June 10, 2007
  316. Google Earth More Realistic with Better Terrain - June 6, 2007
  317. Google Transit in Google Earth - June 5, 2007
  318. Google StreetView Sightseeing - May 30, 2007
  319. Mini-News Roundup: SpaceNavigator Drawing, New York in 3D - May 29, 2007
  320. US Township and Range Land Survey Info for Google Earth - May 22, 2007
  321. New Layer for German Google Earth - May 21, 2007
  322. FlickrVision - And Now for Google Earth - May 15, 2007
  323. Google Earth in Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Korean, Arabic, and Czech - May 11, 2007
  324. Google Earth 4.1 (beta) Released! SpaceNavigator for the Mac! - May 9, 2007
  325. Multilingual Global Place Names for Google Earth - May 8, 2007
  326. The Google Earth Network Link - April 19, 2007
  327. Continuous Flow of New 3D Buildings - April 17, 2007
  328. About.com on Google Earth Archaeaology - April 9, 2007
  329. Directions from Google: "Swim across the Atlantic Ocean" - March 29, 2007
  330. Image Gallery of Google Earth Blog - March 25, 2007
  331. Google Supports GeoRSS, KML in Maps API - March 22, 2007
  332. Skype + Unype = Multi-User Google Earth - March 10, 2007
  333. Google Earth Links Page Updated - March 6, 2007
  334. Google Earth Tutorials - Making 3D Poloygons, GE Pro Movie Making - February 21, 2007
  335. 3D Video Inside Google Earth - February 7, 2007
  336. News Roundup - India Censorship, SightSeer, Plazes, Education - February 5, 2007
  337. Google Street Maps Overlay for Google Earth - February 2, 2007
  338. Navigation Tricks with Google Earth 4 - January 31, 2007
  339. Video Tutorials for SketchUp to Google Earth - January 30, 2007
  340. Discovery Sunrise on Google Earth - January 29, 2007
  341. Google Earth Data Error Compendium - January 24, 2007
  342. Google Earth Save Image Option - January 23, 2007
  343. Setting Up Google Earth Options - January 16, 2007
  344. News Roundup - KML indexing, GPS tools, SketchUp PhotoMatch Tutorial, GE Blogs - January 13, 2007
  345. Google Earth Layers - January 11, 2007
  346. Play Tour Mode in Google Earth - January 10, 2007
  347. Google Releases New 3D Buildings Layer for Google Earth - January 7, 2007
  348. Overview Map in Google Earth - January 6, 2007
  349. Updating GE Tips to GE 4 - January 3, 2007
  350. Using GPS in Real-time with Google Earth - January 2, 2007
  351. Shipwreck - A Historical Documentary Including 3D in Google Earth - December 8, 2006
  352. Animating 3D Models - New Examples - November 20, 2006
  353. Enhanced Graphics Settings for Google Earth - November 18, 2006
  354. New Google Earth 4 Tutorials - November 14, 2006
  355. Google Supports Geography Awareness Week - November 13, 2006
  356. Jupiter Clouds in Motion in Google Earth - November 12, 2006
  357. Geotagged Photos from X PRIZE Cup, GPS Track too - October 25, 2006
  358. News Roundup: AGU, Superoverlay tools, Marijuana bust, Sensor web update, Burning Man - October 24, 2006
  359. New US Elections 2006 Layer, Larry Page visit - October 22, 2006
  360. Google Earth Biographies: Hank Williams, Bob Marley, AC Gilbert - September 29, 2006
  361. Google Earth as a "Flight Simulator" - September 15, 2006
  362. Google Earth 4 Time Feature Example - September 14, 2006
  363. How to Make a Google Earth Panorama - September 6, 2006
  364. Back to School - Educational Uses with Google Earth - August 29, 2006
  365. Google Earth 4 Visual Guides - August 21, 2006
  366. Travels of Odysseus in Google Earth - August 12, 2006
  367. Make Picasa Web Album into a Google Earth File - August 11, 2006
  368. Goggles - Google Maps Flight Simulator, Also: Google Earth Flying - August 8, 2006
  369. Update to Ping Pong Ball Interface for Google Earth - Video - August 3, 2006
  370. ReefBase - Status of the World's Coral Reefs - July 25, 2006
  371. News Roundup - July 15, 2006
  372. Transportation Layer Improvements for Google Earth - July 14, 2006
  373. Google Earth V4 - New Terrain Detail Option - June 20, 2006
  374. GE-Path, GE-Graph - Useful Freeware for Google Earth - May 4, 2006
  375. Using the New 3D Warehouse Network Link - April 28, 2006
  376. New Search Feature in Placenames - Cool! - April 21, 2006
  377. Tutorials for Google Earth and GE Community - April 10, 2006
  378. Colored Description Bubbles in KML for Google Earth - April 7, 2006
  379. Google Earth Visual Guides - March 22, 2006
  380. Tutorials for Google Earth - March 18, 2006
  381. Street-Level Driving in Google Earth - March 1, 2006
  382. Image Overlay Creator for Google Earth - February 27, 2006
  383. Touch and Gos - February 22, 2006
  384. Why Google Earth and Prime Meridian Don't Line Up - February 11, 2006
  385. BatchGeoCode - Convert Addresses into Placemarks for Google Earth - February 1, 2006
  386. Important Basics for Google Earth - January 10, 2006
  387. FAQ: "Weird Circles" Seen From Space - December 26, 2005
  388. Enhanced Google Search Integration in Google Earth - December 20, 2005
  389. Need for Standardization for Referring to Google Earth Files - December 10, 2005
  390. Funky Buildings, Haunted Boats in Google Earth - December 7, 2005
  391. Jamaica Me Krazy in Google Earth - November 29, 2005
  392. Matching Photos to Google Earth - November 17, 2005
  393. Fantastic Google Earth Documentary on Sir Ernest Shackleton - November 14, 2005
  394. New Version of Google Earth (3.0.0739) - November 4, 2005
  395. Setting Up Google Earth Options - November 3, 2005
  396. Nice Global Cloud Map - September 26, 2005
  397. Hurricane Rita - Using Google Earth to Track - September 23, 2005
  398. Google Earth Files - KML/KMZ - September 15, 2005
  399. Link Google Earth to Online Maps - September 7, 2005
  400. Popular 3D Structures - September 6, 2005
  401. Offline Google Earth Use - August 31, 2005
  402. Ogle Earth Blog - August 27, 2005
  403. Overview Map - August 26, 2005
  404. Play Tour (aka Fly Mode) - August 25, 2005
  405. 3D Buildings in Google Earth - August 23, 2005
  406. Google Earth Uncensors - August 17, 2005
  407. New Cities Added - August 16, 2005
  408. Flying - Keeping a Flight Log - August 5, 2005
  409. Controlling Google Earth Pan/Tilt - August 4, 2005
  410. Geotagged Flickr photos on the fly... - August 3, 2005
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