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Geography (7 programs)

  1. eMaps

    eMaps

    • 4.3

    • Free

    A Free Science & education program for Mac

    License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  2. Panoply

    Panoply

    • 3

    • Free

    A netCDF Viewer for Mac

    License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  3. anAtlas

    anAtlas

    • 2.8

    • Free

    Locate any place on Earth

    License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  4. World Explorer

    World Explorer

    • 4.4

    • Free

    Learn about the World on your Mac

    License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Makes learning about the World fun. Integrated with Google Maps and Wikipedia.
    CONS: Viewing window is too small. No 3D street view.
  5. Marble

    Marble

    • 3.9

    • Free

    An interesting alternative to Google Earth

    License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Different themes and filters. Shows current cloud conditions. Tailored for educators.
    CONS: Some parts of the globe are covered much better than others.
  6. April Fool's Satellite Live

    April Fool's Satellite Live

    • 3.7

    • Free

    See what's happening anywhere on Earth in real time

    License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: See any place in the world, in real time. Uses satellite imagery from NASA. Features a locating tool and a screen capturing utility.
    CONS: No support for layers. Level of detail may vary.
  7. Google Earth

    Google Earth

    • 4

    • Free

    Explore the world from your home!

    License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: The desktop app is available for free. Comes with advanced features. Option to explore different celestial bodies. Perfect for history and geography lessons.
    CONS: Uses more system resources than the web version.

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