A blog about virtual globes, with a special focus on Google Earth.
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Google Earth essentials
Google EarthDownload the application here
Google Earth HelpGet started with the basics
KML DocumentationGoogle's reference, tutorial, and spec for KML 2.x
Google Earth COM API DocumentationClasses and files
AppleScript library for Google EarthCommand Google Earth for Mac with AppleScript
SketchUp essentials
Google SketchUpDownload the application here
3D WarehouseA library of user-contributed 3D content for use in both SketchUp and Google Earth
3D Warehouse network linkSee 3D Warehouse objects in Google Earth
SketchUp help centerGet started using SketchUp
SketchUp video tutorialsScreencasts to help the learning process
SketchUp User's GuideA thorough manual
SketchUp Free Google GroupGet help with SketchUp issues
Core news sources (just now)
All Points BlogDirections Media blogs GIS
BelgeoblogBelgian Google Earth news (NL)
Bull's ramblesNASA World Wind developer
Digitally Distributed EnvironmentsInnovations in visualization
The Earth is SquareNASA World Wind developer
Geoblogger.euEuropean GIS aggregator
Google Earth BlogFrank Taylor's news, tutorials and tips
Google Earth DesignRichard Treves blogs about neogeo design
Google Earth CommunityThe official BBS
Google Earth HacksLarge unofficial community site
Google LatLongGoogle's official "geo" blog
Google Maps ManiaGoogle Maps mashups
Google PlanetPushing the API envelope
James Fee GIS BlogGIS by an ESRI user
MapperzNews about mobile and web maps
The Map RoomMap aficionado
Planet GeospatialGIS blogs aggregated
RenaLIdFrench cartography news
Using Google EarthA Googler's tutorials and tips
Directories
GeoNames6 million geographic references, editable wiki-style
GeoURLA location-to-URL reverse directory (with a converter to KML)
MapdexA global index of map services and layers
MaplandiaLocation directory, links to Google Earth
TageoA global directory of placenames
TagzaniaLike del.icio.us, but for places
Wikipedia SearchSearch Wikipedia's georeferenced data; includes auto-suggest
Georeferencing/photo tools
TrippermapUse Google Earth to geotag Flickr photos
Flickr2MapLinks geotagged Flickr photos to Google Earth
FlyrSearch Flickr, see the results in Google Earth
GeotaggerGeoreference JPEGs using Google Earth for Mac
GPS-Photo LinkWindows app links photos to GPS positions ($)
Google Maps in FlickrShows geotagged photos in Flickr on Maps and Earth
iPhotoToGoogleEarthiPhoto plugin to export to KMZ
ITagDrag KML to create tags in this Windows app
PanoramioPut photos on the map, see them in Google Earth
Photo MapOpen source Firefox extension
PixagogoPhotosharing service. Every label has a KML feed
RoboGEOVersatile geocoding Windows app. ($)
SmugmugPhoto sharing service has experimental KML feeds
Social tools
Geocaching.comGeocache database, accessible via a network link. ($)
GeotagthingsGeorefence anything with a URL, get alert feeds as KML
I am here!Email a location as a KML attachment
Pin in the MapEasy-to-use placemark sharing in Google Maps and Earth
QuikmapsDraw on a map, show it in Google Earth
SailBlogsFollow saiboat blogs in Google Earth
SemapediaConnect places to Wikipedia
VlogMapVideo blogs and geovlogged videos
walk.jog.runMake and export paths to Google Earth
Platial Today NearbySee local events, with a KML version
CMS tools
Drupal KML moduleAdd Geospatial data to nodes, view them in Google Earth
Geotracking tools
3DTrackingLet people track your GPS/Java phone in Google Earth
Earth BridgeTrack your position in Google Earth in real time
Earth StumblerImport Netstumbler information into Google Earth
BungeeUpload KML to GPS devices as waypoints. ($)
ChikyuFree KML placemark generator for Pocket PC
GE-RemoteControl Google Earth's view via a GPS device in real time
GETraxLive tracking with GPS device. ($)
Google Earth LoggerCreat a KML log file on your Palm from your GPS device
GPS UtilityWindows app imports and exports KML for GPS devices
GPS WatchGPS Java app for mobile phones. Exports to KML
LoadMyTracksEasy-to-use Mac app downloads KML from GPS devices
MeHereNetworked GPS tracker for Windows
MacGPS ProGPS receiver interface for the Mac ($)
MagnaloxCool visualisations of GPS tracklogs
MologogoUse your GPS/Java phone to share your position with friends on Google Earth
Motion BasedManage your GPS tracklogs online
MxGPSConnect a Garmin GPS to ArcGIS and Google Earth. ($)
Phone2GearthNokia Series 60 GPS app exports to KML
RealTrack MobileTrack GPS-enabled PocketPC PDAs in real time via GPRS or wifi. ($)
SportsimTracker for sports
TrailRunnerRoute planning for the Mac & iPod with KML export
Conversion tools
APRSKMLConvert radio positioning data into KML
Batch GeocodeTurn US addresses into maps and KML
Batch geocoder (Astun Tech)Geocode addresses in the UK and globally
Coordinate converterAll kinds of grids. Can open the result in Google Earth
GeoRSS2KMLWeb app converts GeoRSS to KML
gps2geXFollow your Mac in Google Earth, live
GPSBabelConverts waypoints, tracks, and routes between many different formats. Multiplatform
GPS VisualizerFormat converter, calculator, overlay creator, and more
IGC to KMLDisplay ICG flight files in Google Earth
KML TO GPXCrossplatform Java app and web app turns KML into GPX
OGLEOpenGLExtractor grabs 3D data and turns it into KML
SOLA G1Convert W3D, 3DS, OBJ and DXF files to KML
RSS to KMLConvert feeds to KML. Also to GeoRSS
Pro conversion tools
3D Nature Scene ExpressExports to Google Earth from 3D Nature apps. Supports COLLADA
Arc2EarthPowerful ArcGIS to KML converter. ($)
AutoCAD Google Earth extensionConvert to KML from AutoCAD
Avatech Earth ConnectorPlace AutoCAD and AutoDesk Revit objects on Google Earth
Blender to KMLExport KML from the open source Blender 3D app
Export to KMLArcGIS extension exports to KML
AutoCAD to KMLVBA macros for converting AutoCAD objects
KMLerArcGIS extension exports to and imports from KML. ($)
KML AdapterJava servlet that translates between KML and and ArcIMS server
KML Home CompanionConverts ArcMap layers into KML
Maya 2 Google EarthExport KML from Maya
Safe Software FMEUniversal format converter. ($)
Shape2Earth.Net app converts Shapefiles to KML
Shape 2 KMLArcGIS extension converts Shapefiles to KML
TypeconvertArcGIS 9 extension converts between type feature classes, exports KML
Miscellaneous tools
Analytics2KMLTurn Google Analytics data into KML
Aviation FormularyGreat Circle formulae and much more
Atlas GlovesPoor man's Minority Report for Google Earth.
FS EarthTrack MS Flight Simulator 2004 in Google Earth ($)
GECardGoogle Earth calling cards for email
GE-GraphAdd 3D graph objects to Google Earth (PC)
3DIP Lookup web serviceShows you where an IP is on Google Earth
GeoServerOpen-source Geospatial server
GE-PathMultipurpose path tool for Google Earth (PC)
GE WarStrategy game played in Google Earth
Globe GliderIntegrate Google Earth with the web browser
Google Desktop pluginWindows plugin searches inside KML/KMZ files on your computer
Google Maps Plugin for Mac Address BookShow addresses in Maps and Earth
KML Altitude FillerWeb app adds altitude data to KML that lacks it
KML Placemark sorterSort placemarks alphabetically
KMLMapJavascript for importing KML into Google Maps
LookFromA web app for generating the KML for your intended view in Google Earth
SKMapWatch Skype users in Google Earth
Smooth path, random pathSmoothen a KML path, or create a random path around a placemark
Developer toolsA collection of network links useful for when building content in Google Earth
Favorite content for Google Earth
US Census dataPopulation density, media age, male female ratio, by county
Avian flu mapOutbreak map of the current epidemic/pandemic
Gombe Chimpanzee BlogFollow the chimps at Gombe. Literally
GeoMapAppCreate ocean floor and seismic overlays
Solar EclipsesFrom 1961 to 2099
Center of Gravity calculatorFind the CoG for KML placemarks
Polar View: AntarcticaAntarctic monitoring in GoogleEarth
Damocles: The ArcticArctic ice data
The World Wide PanoramaBerkeley's QTVR database georeferenced
GeographA photo for every square kilometer of UK and Ireland
Impact structuresThinkLemon's database of meteorite craters
Current Volcanic ActivityUSGS data via Volcano World
Shackleton's expeditionBest. Expedition. Ever
Google Maps overlayOverlay Google Maps over Google Earth
Asteroidal occulationsUS-only trove for astronomers
Latest earthquakesBy age and by depth, from the USGS
FreesoundGeoreferenced ambient sounds
3Dsolar addonsUSGS topo, MODIS rapid response, global weather
26,000 meteoritesDiscovery location and data for each one
James ReserveA real live sensor web out in nature
State of the CryosphereGlaciers, then and now
Iran's nuclear sitesRecent pictures overlaid on Google Earth
Ocean and weather sensor webNear real-time observations from hundreds of sensors
Gulf ImpactAnalyse the impact of hurricanes in the Mexican Gulf
Photos of NamibiaBeautiful. Georeferenced. By Andrea and Christian Heinrich
USGS WaterwatchFollow water stations in the US live
Great Pyramid of GizaSee-through 3D rendition of the pyramid, with internal passages and chambers.
Wilkes Land craterWorld's largest crater, discovered in Antarctica using NASA's GRACE satellites.
Karakoram placemarksExhaustive georeferenced information source.
Flickr Choropleth mapSee the density of Flickr photos, with links to local maps
Norwegian weather forecastsTime-enabled weather forecasts
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