Google Earth is not just Google Earth !

[Altomar718]

Hi All

I am not sure if this is any help to members but I have just found out the Googel Eatch (free download) is not just Google Earth but also contains a Moon map, Sky Map and also Mars. I have attached a screen shot to show which button at the top of the screen in Google Earth it is.

Hope it helps

Chris

[Red268]

I had never seen that before! I haven't had Google Earth since Google Maps became so easy to use, and loaded fast enough to use properly.

Might have to check out Google Earth again now. Thanks!

[Altomar718]

The Moon map has not got great detail of all the surface, just the crators etc. but where there has been activity, it shows more details and write ups if you click the small coloured squares etc. - attached screen shot ...

[Roosto]

Good find, Alto! There is a lot in the site: Movies, guide to the sky, instructionals, etc, etc. Highly recommended. I'm amazed.

[rwilkey]

New to me as well, great to play with!

[emadmoussa]

I love the moon map thingy...

[Astrosurf]

Thanks for the heads-up. I must check this out!

Alexxx

[Gilez]

I've just had a look at that, as I didn't know it was there either. I tend to use Google Maps too, which isnt anyy good for the moon, mars etc.

Thanks.

[IanC11]

And if I remember correctly there's a downloadable light pollution overlay as well, not sure where but I'm sure someone on here knows.

Ian.....

[JamesM]

Altomar718, if you're after a detailed map of the moon then you need to take a look at this one. The resolution on offer is far better than google maps though admittedly it doesn't have all the labels and information flags that google has. I prefer to use this program in association with the Moon Watch articles presented in the Sky at Night magazine which are now written by Pete Lawrence instead of the late Sir Patrick (...thanks for taking it on Pete!). I use this program to rehearse finding the object being described before I examine the object for 'real' at the scope when the phases of the moon best help reveal the details being discussed. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed!

Clear skies

James

[The Sailor]

Have used it sometime back but forgot all about it

Jim

[Altomar718]

Altomar718, if you're after a detailed map of the moon then you need to take a look at this one. The resolution on offer is far better than google maps though admittedly it doesn't have all the labels and information flags that google has. I prefer to use this program in association with the Moon Watch articles presented in the Sky at Night magazine which are now written by Pete Lawrence instead of the late Sir Patrick (...thanks for taking it on Pete!). I use this program to rehearse finding the object being described before I examine the object for 'real' at the scope when the phases of the moon best help reveal the details being discussed. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed!

Clear skies

James

Thanks James but I am not after a map, just thought members of the forum might not know about the button which switches Earth / Moon / Mars on Google Earth

[fedev80]

Was exploring the moon these past few days, so this is helpful, thanks!

Federico