google earth and microsoft worldwide telescope
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Google Earth and
Microsoft WorldWide TelescopeLaura Wilson
Reference LibrarianHenry Whittemore Library
November 4, [email protected]
What is Google Earth?Free* (!) software program
Download from the internet at:http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html
A “virtual globe” that allows users to explore countless different features , including :
Urban and rural terrain 3D image models of popular terrain and buildings Places of interest Photos and videos related to a specific location Historical imagery, stars, celestial bodies,
underwater terrain, and much, much more!
How does it work?The software displays high-resolution aerial
photos and satellite imagery of the Earth’s surfaceVarying degrees of detail
More popular areas have better quality images United States and Europe images tend to be more
detailedImages range in currency
3 months – 5 years ago (not live images)
InstallationGetting Started
After you have downloaded the software, a Google Earth icon will be installed on your desktop.
Google Earth icon.
Click me!
Starting your searchThis is your starting point
Type address, location name,
or latitude / longitude co-
oridnates
Primary Results
Take a closer look
Use your mouse
wheel to get a closer look
A neighborhood of San Juan
Layers• Notice the “Layers” feature:
LayersLayers display different types of interesting
geographic contentFor example:
National Geographic Magazine layer: displays images and stories related to the area from NatGeo.
Panoramio layer: displays beautiful and interesting images related to the area.
YouTube layer: displays videos related to the area*Wikipedia layer: displays articles about the area3D Buildings – virtual models of actual buildingsMany more layers to explore!
Placemarks and ToursAdd a marker to particular places on the map
that you want to save or point out
Search the Google Earth Gallery to view pre-recorded tours of different areas or features Examples: World Cathedrals Tour, Tour de France,
Israel Tourist
Capability to record your own tours Add audio tracks of your voice to the tour!Share your tour with other Google Earth users!
Microsoft WorldWide Telescope
What is the WorldWide Telescope?Turn your computer into a virtual telescope!
View the sky, stars, planets, constellations, and more
View the precise location of the moon or a planet from anywhere on earth, during any time period
Take a narrated tour created by an astronomer or educator
Create your own tour!
Mission of the WorldWide Telescope
“To aggregate scientific data from major telescopes, observatories and institutions and make temporal and multi-spectral studies available through a single cohesive Internet–based portal.”
“To re-awaken the interest for science in the younger generations through astronomy and new technologies through the virtual observatory of the WWT. This also provides a wonderful base for teaching astronomy, scientific discovery, and computational science.”
(source: http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/WhatIs/WhatIsWWT.aspx?Page=InDepth)
How does it work?Download the software program to your
computer, or use it directly from the Web.If you use WWT directly from the web, you will
need to download Microsoft Silverlight 3.0 May be prompted to do so Fast download Helps media-rich sites run
http://www.worldwidetelescope.org
Introductory TourClick here to take an introductory tour using
WorldWide Telescope
http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/ExperienceIt/ExperienceIt.aspx
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