Experience the latest image of Earth from a satellite every time you open a new tab.

Latest Version

Version
0.22.0
Update
October 8, 2024
Size
481KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.13043 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Satellite New Tab Page Extension

This extension displays the latest image of our planet Earth as seen from the Himawari 8 Satellite every time you open a new tab. The satellite has been deployed by the Japan Meteorological Agency and takes photographs of Earth every 10 minutes. The extension also supports images from the GOES, DSCOVR, and Meteosat satellites.

Changes:

0.22.0 Update to new proxy, add GOES 19 and Himawari 9.
0.21.0 Update RAMMB URL format. Move to manifest v3 for Chrome.
0.20.0 Support natural variant for GOES 17 west.
0.19.1 Fix Himawari base URL.
0.19.0 Disable unreliable image cache in extension
0.18.1 Fix GOES URLs. Thanks to @mattijn.
0.18.0 Remove d3-request and d3-queue and instead use fetch and async
0.17.0 Add GOES 17
0.16.1 Store large images with reduced quality until they fit
0.16.0 Add Meteosat images thanks to @erget
0.15.0 Add GOES 16 natural image thanks to @TheNeuralBit
0.14.0 Remove GOES 13 and 15 as NASA does not support them anymore
0.13.1 Faster time ago update
0.12.0 Improve animation initialization
0.11.1 Faster animation
0.11.0 Add GOES 16 and animation
0.10.0 Firefox support
0.9.0 Fix web extension compatibility. Immediately load new image when settings change.
0.8.0 Compatible with web extensions for Firefox
0.6.1, 0.7.0: Fix GOES caching
0.6.0: Add GOES 13 and GOES 15 images (see options). Fix issues with DSCOVR.
0.5.0: Fix issues with DSCOVR. Add enhanced images for DSCOVR.
0.4.3: Fix issue with latest date for himawari color image
0.4.2: Fix DSCOVR EPIC base url
0.4.0: Add DSCOVR images and link to explore online
0.3.2: Improve styling
0.3.1: Fix issue with options.html and options.js missing
0.3.0: Add option to choose infrared image
0.2.5: New proxy server
0.2.2: Better layout
0.2.1: Faster loading, offline support


Features:

* Loads the latest image, updates automatically.
* Automatically loads images at the optimal resolution (incl retina resolutions). If more than one image is needed, automatically downloads tiles.
* Uses Google's caching to take the load from the image servers
* Caches last version in local storage (compressed jpeg) and immediately displays it when you load the page. Then loads the latest image.
* Full offline support
* Images are drawn on a canvas so that we can cache and load it easily.
Switch between visible light and infrared images from Himawari 8 and images from the EPIC camera on the or DSCOVR satellite.
The Earth always stay centered, thanks to CSS magic.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Satellite New Tab Page", "short_name": "Himawari 8", "description": "Experience the latest image of Earth from a satellite every time you open a new tab.", "version": "0.22.0", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/domoritz/himawari-8-chrome", "chrome_url_overrides" : { "newtab": "index.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://rammb-slider.cira.colostate.edu/", "https://himawari8-dl.nict.go.jp/himawari8/", "https://epic.gsfc.nasa.gov/" ], "minimum_chrome_version": "98", "offline_enabled": true, "icons": { "128": "icons/icon128.png", "48":"icons/icon48.png", "16":"icons/icon16.png" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Satellite New Tab Page extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Satellite New Tab Page extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Satellite New Tab Page extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Satellite New Tab Page extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Satellite New Tab Page extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Satellite New Tab Page extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Satellite New Tab Page Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Satellite New Tab Page extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Satellite New Tab Page extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Satellite New Tab Page extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Satellite New Tab Page extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Satellite New Tab Page extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Satellite New Tab Page extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Satellite New Tab Page extension file

Select and download the Satellite New Tab Page extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Satellite New Tab Page extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Satellite New Tab Page extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Satellite New Tab Page extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Satellite New Tab Page extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Tom Schi (ID: 0000001118261ba3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/23/2021 it's usually almost just a full black screen. The Earth is just visible as a very small line.

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Josh S (ID: 000000b86cf02c86) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/14/2020 It has been great and I used to love it, but now it won't update the Himawari 8 image, and when I reinstall it, I don't get any image, just a black screen. If you could fix that, it would be fantastic and I'll give it 5 stars.

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Philip Bryant (ID: 000000f898157062) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/03/2020 This extension is amazing – not only the beauty of the images but also the rich set of configuration options. I've learned quite a few things from this app. Even better, on zoom, my friends are astonished when they see the opulence of the orb we all call home. Our chaotic lives make it easy to forget how precious our planet is; this app provides a lovely reminder.

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Rogério Manuel (ID: 000000c876bfd0ca) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/05/2020 vai ser a minha primeira experiência

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Manoel Seu Mano (ID: 0000002c9857b0b7) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/22/2019 bom,muito bom