The interface is very similar to Google Maps, but with some sky-based changes. The main change is that the tools which are normally “Map”, “Satellite” and “Terrain” have now become “Backyard Astronomy”, “Infrared”, “Microwave” and “Historical”. I think they’re pretty self-explanatory.

Enough talk — go check it out! Here are some screens if you just want a quick peek:

Updates — A few other sites have more detailed reviews of this product:

• Google LatLong Blog
• Ogle Earth
• Google Earth Blog

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Google Sky now has a handful of new layers. They include:

• Featured Observatories
• Current Sky Events
• Education Center
• Historical Sky Maps

Good stuff. Go check em out.

Update: Some commentary from Google Earth Blog and the official announcement from Google.

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