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Mars World Globe
Even the Hubble Space Telescope can't show you all the details found on this new edition of our classic Mars globe. Created with more than 6000 images taken by the Viking orbiters our 12-inch globe approximates the planet's true color and emphasizes the striking bright and dark variations seen through telescopes. Produced in cooperation with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey the globe includes official names for 140 features.
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Venus World Globe
Our 12-inch scale model of Venus is based on radar data from the Magellan orbiter. Contains all the major land forms and is color coded for elevation. Produced in collaboration with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey. Comes with "Venus" a 16-page reprint from The New Solar System 4th edition.
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The Planet Earth Day/Night Globe by National Geographic
Have you ever wanted to actually see how Alaska experiences complete days in darkness or daylight? Have you ever wondered why the International Dateline has such significance in the business world? The National Geographic Planet Earth can answer these questions and many more. With the light off the 14" diameter globe shows the political map of the world. When the light is on it shows the physical features of the world - but that's not all. This unique educational tool also shows day and nighttime for any time date and location in the world throughout the four seasons. It can be manually adjusted both forward and backward to see past present and future hours of daylight and darkness for easy demonstration and understanding. A pinpoint light shows the actual location of the sun throughout the year. Unique "twilight rings" depict the three zones of dawn and dusk. The superb design and engineering combined with the expert cartography of National Geographic creates a learning tool that is fun and easy to use. The base is a matte brass finish and has an overall height of 17 inches. Comes complete with a detailed instruction booklet and Certificate of Authenticity. New! Are you giving this globe as a gift or would you like to commemorate a special occasion? Now you can get this globe with an engraved brass plate with up to 75 characters of text. Simply choose the Engraved option and enter your text in the Personalization box. Learn more about Illuminated Globes & Bulb Replacement Globe FAQs
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Starball
For sky observers our elegant Starball is the perfect learning tool for helping identify stars and constellations. It also makes a very handsome desk ornament. This translucent sphere presents all 88 constellations of the heavens. Constellation names and patterns are highlighted in gold while stars are identified in white. Select either the sculptured base (looks like an open flower) or pedestal base (shaped like an 'S'). Globe FAQs
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Starship Earth II
Here's the next-best thing to taking a ride on the space shuttle! Starship Earth II will help you explore the universe that surrounds us - from the many constellations in our heavens to the movements of the Earth Sun and stars the secrets of navigation and much more.A beautiful work of art as well as a superb learning/teaching tool the Starship Earth II is a three-dimensional star atlas for the unaided eye. It is a perfect companion to increase your enjoyment of star gazing with your binoculars or telescope as well.Stars are identified by name Greek letter designations brightness from first to fifth magnitude and distance from the earth in light years.An easy three-step setting allows you to reproduce the Earth Sun and star movements for any time date and location in the world. It also helps a child understand more about how the Sun rises and sets and how the seasons change.Surrounding the five-inch diameter inner Earthsphere there is a fully adjustable horizon ring to help you visualize the horizon for any location on the planet.Hand crafted of museum-quality acrylic this 16 inch sphere rests on a sculptured acrylic desktop stand or an acrylic tripod floor stand. Includes a 48 page instruction book featuring new constellation first magnitude star double and multiple star and deep-sky showpiece tables along with an activity section. You'll also receive a Certificate if Authenticity signed and dated by the craftsman who hand-fashioned your spectacular model of Earth in space.Starship Earth II is available with an acrylic tripod floorstand with an overall height of 38 inches. Also available is the dramatic 30 inch diameter model with a hand cut and polished acrylic floorstand.The base featured in this image is the sculptured base. Place your order for the spectacular Starship Earth II today.Globe FAQs
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Giant Starship Earth II w/ Floor Stand
If you're looking for a striking conversation piece for your office lobby home or live event the Giant Starship Earth II sphere is for you. A beautiful work of art as well as a superb learning/teaching tool the Starship Earth II is a three-dimensional star atlas for the unaided eye. Stars are identified by name Greek letter designations and brightness from first to fifth magnitude and distance from the earth in light years. An easy three-step setting allows you to reproduce the Earth Sun and star movements for any time date and location in the world. Understand more about how the Sun rises and sets and how the seasons change; surrounding the five-inch diameter inner Earthsphere is a fully adjustable horizon ring to help you visualize the horizon for any location on the planet. Hand crafted of museum-quality acrylic this 30" sphere rests on an acrylic tripod floor stand. Includes an instructional booklet and a Certificate if Authenticity signed and dated by the craftsman who hand-fashioned your spectacular model of Earth in space. Globe FAQs
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Adesso 5011 Venus Gooseneck Adjustable Desk Lamp
From simplicity comes glamour. The sleek design of the Venus Gooseneck Adjustable Desk Lamp will not distract you from your work but it will show off your impeccable sense of style. The bent neck rotates to shine the lamp onto any area you need to see better and the switch is located on the base to keep it within arms reach.
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Adesso 5012 Venus Double Gooseneck Adjustable Lamp
Create your own contemporary look with the Venus Double Gooseneck Adjustable Lamp. With the two different-sized lamps you can radiate light onto any areas you may need to keep in sight. The shorter gooseneck extends up to 23 inches and the longer gooseneck extends up to 29 inches. The mesh lamps and pyramid-base style will add character to any decor.
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Adesso 5041 Blaze Spiral Adjustable Desk Lamp
Refreshingly distinctive. The Blaze Spiral Adjustable Desk Lamp has a contemporary design that will create a fun and unique environment in your office. The steel base securely holds the curved body and two lamp shades. Each cone-shaped shade rotates horizontally as well as vertically and can be turned on or off individual from the other.
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Bug Off Lamp w/ Shade
Light up the night with the Bug Off Lamp with Shade. A contemporary green acrylic lamp base teams with a blue bug print shade to provide colorful accent lighting. Coordinating bedding and accessories are available.
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