Occasional 3D scenery in addition to the top down satellite imagery.A similar product that works as either a desktop background changer, or screen saver, or both.An ‘Open in Google Earth’ button in addition to the current links to Google Maps.The option to use it as a background to the default ‘New Tab’ page rather than replacing it altogether.I would like to see a number of additions to the extension, including: Find the Earth View extension in the Google Play store here.Įarth View shows you a different satellite image every time you open a new tab in Chrome.

I have been trying it out over the last couple of weeks, and although I missed some of the features of Chrome’s default ‘New Tab’ page, I am now used to it and really love the imagery. If you can’t get enough of satellite imagery, and you are a user of Google Chrome, there is a nice extension called Earth View (created by Google) that shows a different satellite image from Google Maps every time you open a new tab. For example, in 2010 we showed you the USGS “Earth as Art” collection, and earlier this year we talked about Roosmarijn Pallandt, who designs carpets using satellite imagery. Tip: Browsers don't save the URLs you search within your browsing history. In the text box, paste the URL and click Search. To copy the URL, right-click on the image and click Copy image address. Satellite imagery can be beautiful, and as a result, a number of people have used satellite imagery as art. On your computer, go to a web browser and access the website with the image you want to use.

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