Frequently Asked Questions about novascotia.com on Google Earth.
Which version of Google Earth should I be using?
The novascotia.com placemarks were developed for Google Earth version 4. They will open in Google Earth version 3, however it is recommended that you upgrade to version 4 to ensure future support.
If you already have Google Earth on your computer, click Help | About Google Earth in the Google Earth menu bar to determine which version you are running.
Which placemarks are novascotia.com placemarks?
novascotia.com placemarks are represented on the map with tartan icons. They are also listed in the Places navigation area under the “novascotia.com” folder. All other placemarks are part of the Google Earth software and are not maintained by novascotia.com.
What does the colour-coding on the tartan placemarks represent?
Each novascotia.com placemark belongs to one of 4 categories and is represented on the map with one of 4 color-coded tartan placemark icons.
- Attractions (orange)
- Events (blue)
- Outdoor Activities (green)
- Destinations (red)
How do I locate a specific novascotia.com placemark on the map?
Navigating to a placemark can be done in one of 2 ways. You can locate the name of the placemark in the list of Places placemarks in the left navigation area and double click on it to zoom directly to the location.
Alternatively, you can locate the placemark icon on the map and double click on it to zoom to the location.
Are Google Earth images captured in real time?
No, they aren't. The images are photographs taken by satellites and aircraft sometime in the last three years. The images in Google Earth are updated on a rolling basis.
Why do I see blurry pictures?
Google Earth combines data of different resolutions to offer a seamless viewing experience, and some locations may look a bit blurry. They offer high resolution imagery (greater than 1-meter per pixel which provides an aerial view of approximately 1500 feet) for thousands of cities and more are on the way.
Will my computer be able to run Google Earth?
Google Earth takes advantage of the 3D graphics capabilities standard on most computers. If you are using Google Earth on an older machine, or a notebook computer that does not have 3D graphics capabilities, you may not be able to run the application. Check our System Requirements page to determine if your computer is capable of running Google Earth.