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Xplanet is definitely the most creative 'desktop decor' program on the web.  The program renders a photo-realistic image of the earth on your desktop.  This image is actively updated throughout the day; showing which parts of the world are in sunlight.  Xplanet even updates the current cloud coverage by downloading satellite weather photos.  You can even configure Xplanet to display the most current earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, local weather forecasts, and much more...   

You're not even limited to picture of earth!  With Xplanet, all of the major planets and most satellites can be drawn.  A number of different map projections are also supported, including azimuthal, Mercator, Mollweide, orthographic, and rectangular.  (learn more...)

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If you like Xplanet, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations:

Free Software Foundation or SourceForge.net