Michael Mewhinney
\nAmes Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.
\n650-604-3937
\nmichael.s.mewhinney@nasa.gov<\/p>\n
MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. — NASA and Google announced\u00a0 the release
\nof a new Mars mode in Google Earth that brings to everyone’s desktop
\na high-resolution, three-dimensional view of the Red Planet.<\/p>\n
Besides providing a rich, immersive 3D view of Mars that will aid
\npublic understanding of Mars science, the new mode, Google Mars 3D,
\nalso gives researchers a platform for sharing data similar to what
\nGoogle Earth provides for Earth scientists.<\/p>\n
The mode enables users to fly virtually through enormous canyons and
\nscale huge mountains on Mars that are much larger than any found on
\nEarth. Users also can explore the Red Planet through the eyes of the
\nMars rovers and other Mars missions, providing a unique perspective
\nof the entire planet.<\/p>\n
Users can see some of the latest satellite imagery from NASA’s Mars
\nReconnaissance Orbiter and other probes orbiting the Red Planet.
\nViewers can learn about new discoveries and explore indexes of
\navailable Mars imagery. The new Mars mode also allows users to add
\ntheir own 3D content to the Mars map to share with the world.<\/p>\n
For more information about NASA and agency programs, visit:<\/p>\n