Google Saturn?
This hack converts Google Earth into Saturn
To do this I created a super-sized textured model of the Saturn and then completely encased the Google Earth globe with it.
Obviously, dedicated software such as Celestia is far better at this kind of thing, but even so I think it’s quite interesting to be able to view this using the GE User Interface
The model is a texture wrapped spherical model, imported from blender into SketchUp and squashed slightly to mimic Saturns oblate shape. The rings are textured with a PNG image containing varying levels of transparency.
View ‘Google Saturn’
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Posted By James On May 24th, 2007.
Comments: 4
Comments
Comment from Tom
Time: March 25, 2008, 11:23 am
It’s pretty good and i like the ring, but make it a full model without just it covering the earth for good optimisation.
Comment from unknown
Time: April 2, 2008, 3:41 am
i tried it and it actually works but it shows the names of places on earth!
Comment from unknown
Time: April 2, 2008, 3:41 am
i love it!
Comment from abbie
Time: June 10, 2008, 6:00 pm
i like the ring around the planet and it is my favourite planet because its the odd one out. its also strange (like me).
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