Google Earth allows you to take a virtual ride to anywhere in the universe. You can go into space, into the ocean or just explore our world.
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You will see satellite images enhanced and supplemented by users like yourself. Anyone can post images to locations. For example, if you go to New York City and visit Ground Zero you can see the latest photos and the satellite view; check it out.
In this tutorial you will learn the basics required for success with Google Earth. It is an exciting tool once you understand the layout and how to navigate. Google and fellow tourists have created some awesome tours you can take; you will learn where they are and how to reach them. Finally, when you are comfortable you can learn how to create your own tours.
To get started you can just click on the Next button below or you can click to the page of interest from the list below.
Here is a list of the pages included in this tutorial:
- How to get started: where and how to download Google Earth
- Overview: has a video demonstration
- Navigation: shows you the tools provided to navigate in Google Earth
- Take a tour: shows you how to take a tour and the tour gallery
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Create a tour: provided step by step directions on how to create your own tour
