So I decided to open up the dusty 3D Studio Max and start working on something. Of course being completely blank of ideas though, I thought I'd try my hand at remaking something I did a long time ago, since quite a few people I knew personally, liked it.
I'll accept any critique, it'll only make me better.
Cool stuff Brandon! I think that in the new one, the earth doesn't look completely spherical and there is a glow around the outside, which it shouldn't have.
Also, you should reduce the reflection on the earth.. it looks too much like a light is shining on a plastic ball.
Fix those and post the improvements though, should turn out really cool!