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Google Earth ist eine vom Browser unabhängige Windows-Software, die den Zugriff auf die im Rahmen der Keyhole-Übernahme von Google erworbenen Satellitenbilder ermöglicht. Im Unterschied zu Google Maps bietet Google Earth die Bilder in dreidimensionaler Form an. Derzeit sind aber nur für die USA, Kanada, Groß-Britannien und 38 wichtige Städte außerhalb dieser Länder sowohl dreidimensionales Kartenmaterial wie auch zugehörige Adressdaten und Zusatzinformationen hinterlegt. Der Rest der Welt muss mit Fotos in teilweise niedrigerer Qualität auskommen und wurde noch nicht mit Adressdaten versehen.

What’s new in Google Earth 6.1?


In Google Earth (Consumer and Pro version):

Improved the robustness of network access by providing better support for Proxy and SSL certs. This will fix issues users have experienced of not being able to see balloon content or embedded browser content.
Improved the resolution seen in elevation profiles for lines and tracks.
Added the ability to sort “My Places,” and improved the user interface to be able find points across my places.
There were several improvements to Street View in Google Earth. We added the ability to zoom into a Street View photo by using a zoom slider. Streetview in Earth feels more immersive now due to wider field of view. It is now faster and smoother to use. We made several small tweaks to the user interface including adding a way to navigate floors when you are indoors and there are multiple floors available in Street View.
Fixed bugs related to missing road labels in cases where roads were curvy or zoomed into.

In Google Earth API for browser plugins:

Added API for working with tours.
Fixed bugs or minor changes

Google Earth 7.1 now supports Leap Motion's touch-free 3D motion controller letting you navigate Google Earth with simple hand gestures. The Leap Motion Controller will start shipping globally soon, but check out the video below for a sneak peek at it in action (www.leapmotion.com).
While you're flying around the globe, take a minute zoom out to outer space. We've updated the star field and Milky Way to bring added realism (and fun) to space exploration.