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HoloGLOBE on Windows Pc

Developed By: Institute for Earth Observations at Palmyra Cove

License: Free

Rating: 4,5/5 - 15 votes

Last Updated: December 26, 2023

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.2
Size 39.5 MB
Release Date December 08, 22
Category Education Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (6)]

What's New:
New:- Added Play/Pause to the MyNASAData module- NASA ICESat-2 satellite mission module has been added!Fixes/Improvements:- Reason for the seasons activity has... [see more]

Description from Developer:
PLEASE NOTE: A Merge Cube is recommended for the full experience. To find out how to get a Merge Cube and to learn more, visit www.mergevr.com/cube.

NASA and NOAA visualizations o... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download HoloGLOBE and install on Windows PC. HoloGLOBE is free Education app, developed by Institute for Earth Observations at Palmyra Cove. Latest version of HoloGLOBE is 1.0.2, was released on 2022-12-08 (updated on 2023-12-26). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of HoloGLOBE is 4,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 15 users, 11 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install HoloGLOBE on Windows?

Instruction on how to install HoloGLOBE on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install HoloGLOBE on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install HoloGLOBE using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "HoloGLOBE" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install HoloGLOBE on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "HoloGLOBE" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.2.

Download HoloGLOBE 1.0.2 on Windows PC – 39.5 MB

PLEASE NOTE: A Merge Cube is recommended for the full experience. To find out how to get a Merge Cube and to learn more, visit www.mergevr.com/cube.

NASA and NOAA visualizations of the Earth brought to the palm of your hand! HoloGLOBE is an evolving concept that brings NOAA's Science on the Sphere (SOS) programs to the Merge Cube, using satellite imagery and data simulations to provide stunning views of the Earth and it's many systems. Please visit the developer page to learn more about this project and what is in store for the future.


FEATURES:
- Unique AR experience of the Earth using authentic data.
- Watch SOS programs in the palm of your hand.*
- Great for K-12 students, teachers, and citizen scientists.
- Tested on Android phones from high end to low end (Samsung Galaxy 8, Galaxy 5, Moto G4, and BLU R1 HD)
- V.0.9.3+ allows both AR and non-AR modes.


HOW TO SWITCH BETWEEN NON-AR and AR (With Merge Cube)
-Simply place the Merge Cube in front of the device camera and the app will pop into AR mode.


HOW TO EXPLORE IN PHONE MODE (Without VR/AR Goggles)
- Launch the app
- Be sure to allow camera and photo access
- Select Phone Mode
- Make sure you can see the cube through your phone
- Hold your device with one hand and hold the cube with your other hand, or use the optional stand in the package
- Explore HoloGLOBE with the Merge Cube.
- Gaze at the left and right arrows to switch activities.


HOW TO Explore IN VR MODE (with VR/AR Goggles)
- Launch the app
- Be sure to allow camera and photo access
- Select VR/Merge Mode
- Place your smartphone in your VR/AR Goggles
- Make sure you can see the cube through your screen
- Explore HoloGLOBE with the Merge Cube.
- Gaze at the left and right arrows to switch activities.

* Much of the content is streamed. Be sure you have internet connectivity. Wifi is recommended to avoid cellular data plan charges.
New:
- Added Play/Pause to the MyNASAData module
- NASA ICESat-2 satellite mission module has been added!
Fixes/Improvements:
- Reason for the seasons activity has been improved. Sun should track in real daily time.
- Transition from AR (Merge Cube) to non-AR has been improved.
Known Issues:
- Specifically switching between VR stereo and non-AR does not yet function. Recommended starting VR stereo mode in the start menu for now.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to read from external storage.