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History 51: Google Earth Pro Tutorial

Vicky Chaij, Joshua Tuthill | January 2022

Google Earth Pro is a computer program, formerly known as Keyhole EarthViewer, that renders a 3D representation of Earth-based primarily on satellite imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a 3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles.

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Setting up a Project

Open Google Earth Pro and select file>import.

The file will be grayed out and will not allow you to select and open the piece. You must click and drag it from the file window and onto the Earth directly. Google earth will the automatically place the model where it is geolocated.

Create a destination on Google Earth for your model select the pin and drag it to your model. click again and it will allow you to tittle the location and add a description to the model.