google image not clear
 

There is mass data, look on the screen towards the bottom where it says "streaming". Even with cable broad band it takes some time for the image to clear up. G

Streaming
 

Yep, I have seen that, and the imiage doesn't clean up even when the streaming indicator hits 100%-----------still looks like something seen through a fly's eye------multiple repeted imiages, mixed with "layers that dont stack correctly.

Thanks for the answer though.

Mike

I used Google earth to plan my trip through the Rockies this past summer. It was pretty doggone close to what I saw out the window on the actual trip. Great program!

I used to think Google Earth was cool until...
 

..I was turned onto Microsoft's counter attack to Google Earth.

http://local.live.com

This may not work well unless you look at a populated area, but zoom in, then hit 'birds eye' view.

Imagine looking out your window as you fly over at 300 feet...this is what comes over the net...a real image, approx 45 degreee down view.

Address resolution & panning still need work, but the imagery is superior! I got a view of my house from 4 angles, from approx 300 feet- just as good as if the photo had been snapped from the window of my plane.

Hmmm... don't see bird's eye view. Where do you find that. I've zoomed in all the way. Thought it was my area so I zoomed in on San Franscisco. Still can't find the button you referenced.

Oh! http://local.live.com/

Fixed link above. Sorry about that.

You won't get the birds eye view option unless imagery is available. You may have to first click on the aerial view. If you see an icon that looks like a building, click that- that is the bird's eye view.

Try zooming in to the Atlanta area...for example, PDK airport is just NE of the city, inside the hwy 285 (the ring around Atlanta).

You can practically read N Numbers on the planes.

From their help:

Bird's Eye Coverage

We've got high-resolution Bird's Eye imagery for many areas across the United States. The following list shows some of the major metropolitan areas. It's not a complete list?we have more locations than we can fit on this page!

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New York City, NY
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San Francisco, CA
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Boston, MA
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Los Angeles, CA
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Washington, DC
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Seattle, WA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Las Vegas, NV
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Atlanta, GA
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Albuquerque, NM
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Indianapolis, IN
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Lexington, KY

Keep an eye on this page for updates as they come in!