Google Earth - zoom like with a scope, rotate the camera

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I know it is possible to change a viewing altitude in Google Earth, but is it possible to zoom in/out as well, like with a telescope?

I would like to preview what could be viewed from a particular lookout point, but without zoom in it seems very hard.

Another feature which would be handy for the purpose: is it possible to turn the viewing direction around the camera, and not around the target?

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