Google Earth

[papiyaxy]

What is the difference between Google Earth and Google Earth Pro? I've had Google Earth for a little while and I've just downloaded the 7-day free trial of Google Earth Pro. Point is, there doesn't seem to be any difference between the two or if there is, there's nothing at first glance. Google Earth Pro is 400 dollars while Google Earth is free. What differences could there be that would be worth 400 dollars?
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[DT]

Pro is more geared to GIS (Geographic Information System) professionals. The home user looking to check out a new fishing spot would not be able to fully utilize the capabilities, nor would they need them. You don't notice any differences because you're probably not analyzing or processing large chunks of data over imagery. If you don't make maps for a living, and have never heard the acronyms GIS & ESRI, you definitely don't need Pro.

Google Earth tip: On the toolbar in GE there is a "Show historical imagery" tool, it's a clock w/ a green arrow around it. Hit the button and you get a slider bar that allows the user to look at imagery, sometimes dating back many years, although that's typically pretty shotty. Anyway, this capability should allow you to better analyze your area of interest over the course of a year. You'll find the best access points when the foliage is the sparsest.

[HookUp]

Good tip DT

[Rick_W]

Do you have to have a Google account in order to use the historical imagery tool?

[DT]

Do you have to have a Google account in order to use the historical imagery tool?

No. If you don't see it you need to update your version of GE, or revise your toolbar. I'd start by checking the version of GE you're running, your verion is probably not up to date.

[Rick_W]

Do you have to have a Google account in order to use the historical imagery tool?

No. If you don't see it you need to update your version of GE, or revise your toolbar. I'd start by checking the version of GE you're running, your verion is probably not up to date.

Thanks - I will check again from my personal computer later today. Can't update anything on work computers.

[DT]

Yeah Rick, I'd give that a look when you get a chance. If you're running a version pre 5.0, that's your problem and you simply need to install an updated version.

I'm not sure exactly when that function became available, but I beleive it was introduced in version 5.0. Just get the latest version, 6.2, and you'll be good to go.

[cmayes]

Those are some great tips for looking at past images. I had no clue you could do that. Thanks.