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Google takes you under the sea, out in space

With the latest version of its Google Earth application, Google makes maps of the sea floor and the Martian surface available to all. Here's our roundup of that news.

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With the latest version of its Google Earth application, announced Monday in San Francisco, Google makes maps of the sea floor and the Martian surface available to all. Here's our roundup of Monday's news.

Why the ocean matters...to Google

Adding detailed 3D view of the ocean to Google Earth 5.0 won't mean a Google revenue spike. But it helps advance geographic browsing--and accompanying advertisements.
(Posted in Cutting Edge by Stephen Shankland)
February 2, 2009 4:08 p.m. PST

Video: Google Earth dives into the sea

The CBS Evening News examines Google Earth 5.0 and its new underwater capabilities. It's not quite swimming with the fishes, but it will let you see where they live.
(Posted in Digital Media by CBS Interactive staff)
February 3, 2009 6:34 AM PST

Hands on: Google Earth 5 delightful but imperfect

With Google Earth 5, the oceans of Earth, historical maps, and the topography of Mars are available as never before. Check out the good and the bad in this hands-on report.
(Posted in The Download Blog by Seth Rosenblatt)
February 2, 2009 5:08 p.m. PST


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Screenshots: Google Earth 5.0 travels oceans, time, and space

The newly updated version of Google's mapping service lets users foray underwater to the sea floor, as well as back in time through older aerial and satellite images.
(Posted by Josh Lowensohn)
February 2, 2009 1:30 p.m. PST

Photos: Oceans open to Google Earth

Google lures notables including Al Gore and Jimmy Buffett to the launch of Google Earth 5.0, which adds a view of the ocean to the virtual exploration software.
February 2, 2009 3:23 p.m. PST

Live blog: Google Earth 5.0 announcement

Live coverage from the Academy of Sciences of the launch of Google Earth 5.0 and Google Ocean.
(Posted in Webware by Rafe Needleman)
February 2, 2009 10:20 a.m. PST

Google Earth adds Mars roving

Google Earth 5.0 gives users the ability to explore the Red Planet, much the way they do with our own home planet.
(Posted in Gaming and Culture by Daniel Terdiman)
February 2, 2009 11:53 a.m. PST

Google Earth 5 on Download.com

Get the latest version of Google Earth, available for Mac or Windows, over at Download.com now.
February 2, 2009

previous coverage

Google diving into 3D mapping of oceans

New feature will allow users to "fly" through oceans and seas and view high-resolution images of the underwater topography, researchers say.
April 30, 2008