What’s new in Google Earth
Google Earth is a tool, which can be used to view any place in any part of the world. With its high-resolution images, one can have a bird's eye view of ancient sites, modern civilizations or let us just say your very own workplace. Although Google Earth has received a lot of flak by various organizations due to violation of privacy, nonetheless, it is a great aid. The latest version of Google Earth is Earth 4.3 and although it is still in beta mode, it has exciting new features to look forward to.
You get a three dimensional view of cities and structures. The number of accessible cities also has increased. In addition, with new navigation controls you can have a very real viewing experience. With the Light and Shadow feature, one can watch the sunrise and sunset by just moving the time slider. In addition, one can see the shadows move across the Earth as the sun moves. With Google Street View one can view the city in almost any direction and from any angle.
One can install Google Earth on any version of Windows OS after Windows 2000, inclusive of Windows 2000. In addition, Google Earth can be installed on a Linux and Mac operating system. Google Earth saves its files in KML (Keyhole Markup Language) format i.e. Google Earth's own file format.
For users throughout the world, Google Earth comes in a plethora of languages. Deutsch, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, etc., you name it and they have it.
Google Earth Pro: This version is the most suitable for consumers in the real estate or insurance business. With 3D drawing tools, various file formats you and your client can share and analyze information. Also you can create video clips and store them in a compressed form for later use.
Google Earth Plus: This version is intended for personal use. With a very high screen resolution, faster network and real time GPS tracking it is a boon for all those who want a power packed experience of Google Earth.
Google Earth Enterprise: Google Earth Enterprise allows you to integrate your business data with Google Earth's data. It allows you to create a map of your geographical dataset and customize the search for that data.
Google Sky: Google Sky is an amazing tool for stargazers and astronomers. It helps you to browse various celestial bodies, constellations etc. Also you get a 3D view of the sky above your head.
Google Earth has become hugely popular throughout the world, some people think it is invading their personal privacy. Some are even comparing it with “Big Brother”. Google has defensively replied to this argument by saying that the images it provides are no different from what any person would normally see while strolling down the street. Google has come under fire by various governments because it allows easy viewing of sensitive locations across the world. But despite of that Google Earth continues to add more and more locations to its imagery database and thereby increasing its ever growing fan base.
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