If you haven't downloaded Google Sky....

[rateyes]

do it. It is cool. It comes with the newest version of google earth, and the new layers for google earth are unbelievable. I can't wait to do some more intensive exploring.

I hope google ocean is next. I'd love to go deep sea diving from the computer.

Too cool.

Site with the free download:

http://earth.google.com/sky/index.html

[havocmom]

1. If you already have google earth, will it update without a lot of tweaking?

Thanks for the quick review of Sky. Know some youngsters who will enjoy exploring.

[rateyes]

2. Yeah, just click on the download button and hit "run."

with broadband, doesn't take too long at all. The layers with both earth and sky are fantastic. No tweaking to it.

[havocmom]

4. Thanks. I have several computers to tend and already have a busy day ahead

Don't want to bog myself down anymore but sure want to put Sky on! Guess I will try it at home first. I love virtual planetarium programs!

[dipsydoodle]

6. What's

without a lot of tweaking ? Would you say it's reasonably idiot proof if you've already got Google Earth. Class me as being an idiot.......lol.

[havocmom]

8. LOL I have LOTS of place marks and such on my earth. Wanted to make sure I keep them

It is updated and all my old friends are there... :woohoo:
Also wanted to know if I would have to do anything besides just update before I go and tackle adding Sky to a bank of computers. Just don't have a lot of time this afternoon. Want it fast and easy. It is!

Fly me to the moon, baby.

[havocmom]

9. Whoa! earth images much clearer! I can see the fire pit in my sister's back yard

And she needs to pick up after her dogs.... :evilgrin:

[dipsydoodle]

22. It's all I can manage

to find my own house. I usually land up starting with a landmark like Trafalger Square for example and then following roads I know back to my house which is about 20 miles NW of central London. :rofl:

[libnnc]

3. that is the coolest shit I have ever seen in my life

:bounce:

[rateyes]

14. It is cool...

again, I hope we get oceans next.

[Justyce]

5. Thanks! My daughter will love that.

And I agree -- Google Ocean would be very cool.

[havocmom]

7. Now you've done it! All DUers and lurkers must be trying to download

Mine is goin SLOW.

I love to do copy screen and share images with my brother who does not have a fast computer or dsl. I can give him 'tours' of some of the places I have been to. Pretty good detail before the upgrade. Can't wait to be able to show him the sky captures too!

[rateyes]

15. Sorry. I've been having a good time with it already.

:hi:

[Canuckistanian]

10. Looks like it still requires at least XP to work

Won't work in Win98SE, ME and Win2000.

[havocmom]

12. Takes some memory and that 3D card thingie

whatever that is

[Canuckistanian]

18. I've got lots of memory and a 3D card

They just won't make a version for any OS before XP.

[havocmom]

20. See, Bill Gates is the anti-christ

at least Havocdad thinks so.

[havocmom]

11. Havocdad will be happy to see the big picture of where he almost fell too far!

He will be saddened at how much less glacier there is now though. Much more in his misspent youth!

[rateyes]

17. Wow.. Great pic.

Wouldn't want to fall from there, either.

[Bucky]

13. Is there a GoogleMars yet?

Or better yet, GoogleEdAsner, in which you can explore in depth the lush jungle foliage on the fuzzy back of TV's beloved Lou Grant.

[Matariki]

19. GoogleEdAsner!

:rofl:

there needs to be a 'spitting coffee' smiley for that one!

[havocmom]

21. NASA Whirlwind has a Mars program

and the moon. It's cool too. Haven't checked there for updates in a while... Best do that pretty soon.

[BlooInBloo]

16. I love the yelp layer. Thanks for mentioning the update!

[Nevilledog]

23. Am I doing something wrong?

I downloaded it and zoomed to my house....but, the picture showing of my house is over 3 years old because it doesn't show the fence we put in after we moved in....am I doing something wrong? Also, the picture is very blurry and I can't get very close.

[rateyes]

24. No, nothing wrong...

you probably live in a rural area where high-resolution pics haven't been shot yet. Go to a city near you, or another large city and take a look. Also, don't forget SKY. In the city where I work, the resolution is much better than before...but, at my home the low res is still the same.

[Nevilledog]

26. Gotcha...

I went to the FAQ section and it said just that. Guess it's not a bad thing, can't see the weeds in the backyard...LOL

[havocmom]

25. Nothing wrong. Pics are NOT real time, but 1-3 years old

Found that out when we first got Google Earth and I asked if I could run out with a flashlight to signal Havocdad in the house, at the computer. He patted my blond head and told me to finish my juice.

[Nevilledog]

27. That's hilarious.

But wouldn't it be cool if you could do that? Of course, my hubby would probably want to "moon" the satellite, so maybe it's good you can't see it real time...lol

[havocmom]

28. WE can't see it real time. DOD probably can and in more detail too

We should plan a day/time for a global DUer Moon In! :rofl:

[Nevilledog]

29. I'm in! We could all have a D on one cheek and a U on the other. n/t

[havocmom]

30. How 'bout a DEM Donkey? OK, everybody, on the count of three... grab your ankles

and tell the spies in our skies to kiss our ass!