Google+Earth

=Computer Software= Google Earth

**//__Google Earth__//**- Google Earth is a virtual globe, map, and geographic information program

**//__History-__//** Google earth was originally called Earth Viewer 3D and created by Keyhole Inc. It was first released back in 2001. However in 2004 Google took over the rights of Earth Viewer 3D and then changed it to __Google__ Earth, and re-released it in the year of 2005.

 Comparison of past and present day devices-**Many new features developed over the years like Google sky, flight simulator, and Panoramio. Although throughout the years of 2008-2009 Google came up with many new and exciting features. For example in 2008 they came up with the street view that is a very popular feature on Google earth in today’s world; it allows the user to type in an address, zoom in and do a 360 view on the entire designated point. Another popular feature that was produced in the year of 2009 was Ocean. Ocean allows the user to view the ocean and underwater 3D imagery. Also unlike in 2005 when Google Earth was first released you can now have Google Earth as an app on any smart phone.**

**//__Purpose-__//** **Google Earths purpose is to allow the user to see a 3D image of any place they chose. It is then presented to you in map, terrain, satellite, or hybrid form.**



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