The Atlas maintains comprehensive rules for Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), giving EarthDesk a level of accuracy unmatched by other applications. To create this stunning effect, the phase of the moon and reflectiveness of the Earth's surface are used to determine correct coloring of the image, ensuring a realistic view of the Earth from space.ĮarthDesk uses the same Atlas database technology as Time Palette, providing the application with detailed geographical and time zone information for 10,000 cities throughout the world. Unique to EarthDesk is accurate rendering of moonlight on the Living Earth satellite map. User options allow you to adjust the overall transparency of the cloud layer. With an internet connection, EarthDesk displays real-time global cloud cover, allowing users to track hurricanes and typhoons, or simply admire our beautiful planet. For Windows, the image can span across multiple screens.ĮarthDesk runs in the background on your Mac or PC, keeping your desktop up-to-date. or you may choose to only display map images on certain monitors. Each Macintosh desktop is independently configurable so that different maps can be shown on different screens. High-resolution cloud access is available starting at 9.95 for a single user. Upgrades are available for 12.95 for licensed users of version 5 and 17.95 for licensed users of versions 1, 2, 3, and 4. Single-user copies may be purchased for US24.95.
#Earthdesk 6 mac os x#
EarthDesk replaces your Macintosh desktop picture or Windows wallpaper with a stunning dynamic image of our planet continuously updating in the background while you work.ĮarthDesk's wide variety of map projections gives you complete control over the maps on your desktop.ĮarthDesk can be installed on systems with multiple monitors. EarthDesk 6.0 works with Mac OS X 10.6 or later.