Google Earth 5.2 has come out of beta and is now available for download. The update tool inside of Google Earth isn’t showing it yet, but if you head over to its website and download it from there you’ll be getting the latest version.

Google Earth is an interactive, virtual globe that enables you to find and explore just about any location on our planet and beyond.

Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, the ocean and even galaxies in outer space. Explore rich geographical content, save your toured places, and share with others.

The Google earth website has also been updated and they are encouraging users to explore the five main areas of the site:

• Showcase: Various featured content.
• Video tutorials: Tutorials on how to do basic tasks like create placemarks, record tours, etc.
• More products: Information on related Google products.
• Community: Various ways to connect with other users, such as the Google Earth Twitter account.
• Industries: Information for educators, media, developers, etc.

Check it out for yourself at earth.google.com.

Google Earth works on Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7, Mac, Mac OS X 10.4.0 or later, Linux Kernel: 2.4 or later.

Thanks @WinObs.

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