What Google Earth is all about?

Question

I visited the website, but all I could guess was:
Google Earth provides the pictures of Nature,
Maps,
something ancient related to Earth.

Still I can't make out what EXACTLY it is for.
What's so unique about it?

Answer 1

Google Earth displays satellite images of varying resolution of the Earth's surface, allowing users to visually see things like cities and houses looking perpendicularly down or at an oblique angle, with perspective (see also bird's eye view). The degree of resolution available is based somewhat on the points of interest and popularity, but most land (except for some islands) is covered in at least 15 meters of resolution.[3] Melbourne, Victoria, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire include examples of the highest resolution, at 15 cm (6 inches). Google Earth allows users to search for addresses for some countries, enter coordinates, or simply use the mouse to browse to a location.



For large parts of the surface of the Earth only 2D images are available, from almost vertical photography. Viewing this from an oblique angle, there is perspective in the sense that objects which are horizontally far away are seen smaller, but of course it is like viewing a large photograph, not quite like a 3D view.

Answer 2

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 GIS 3D 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.



The product, re-released as Google Earth in 2005, is currently available for use on personal computers running Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS X 10.3.9 and above, Linux (released on June 12, 2006), and FreeBSD. Google Earth is also available as a browser plugin (released on June 2, 2008) for Firefox, Safari 3, IE6 and IE7. It was also made available on the iPhone OS on October 27, 2008, as a free download from the App Store. In addition to releasing an updated Keyhole based client, Google also added the imagery from the Earth database to their web based mapping software. The release of Google Earth in June 2005 to the public caused a more than tenfold increase in media coverage on virtual globes between 2005 and 2006, driving public interest in geospatial technologies and applications.



Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places, and share with others.

Answer 3

You have to download the full program. It lets you zoom in on almost every place on Earth. including your own house. You can visit the Pyramids or the Colosseum or the Parthenon, etc. What's not great about that? In the new version, you can also visit Mars!



Here's a link to get the program and a video of what it is.

http://download.cnet.com/google-earth/?tag=mncol

Answer 4

hei google earth is just another friendly method to search routes, maps and directions... is all 3d u can find places, directions, maps, climate, distance, routes, means of transportation.... and de exact destination just in front of ur eyes by clicking it u can try by accessing it to find de route all u need to is enter from which is A and to which is B this makes things simpler and easier for u to identify start with ur college or school from ur home do not forget to add city state and country...

Answer 5

So..

If you are searching for Google Earth you can download it for free here http://bit.ly/1rXoxFN

It's a good free solution.

I hope it helps