Google's new solar system maps are here for the times you feel like escaping Earth

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Google's new solar system maps are here for the times you feel like escaping Earth

Google has announced a very interesting feature in their Maps application. There was a feature that previously provided virtual tours of Earth's Moon, Mars, and the International Space Station. Google has now added many more features and sites to the list including Mercury, Venus, Pluto, and ten moons, many of which were captured by the Cassini spacecraft. Just click the Space page on Google Maps Another option is to zoom out in the regular Google Maps satellite view until you break through the atmosphere Google gives you the option to zip on over to a snazzy list of celestial bodies including Titan, Ceres, Ganymede, Europa and a few more!

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Google Maps tips and tricks: How to virtually see other planets on Google Maps

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Now, take a tour to local planets and moons of the solar system with Google Maps

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Google Maps gets a sharper new look, thanks to NASA satellite upgrade

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