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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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National Geographic Exploration Station
National Geographic is a long time leader in educating people about the world and its inhabitants. What better combination than collecting your magazines near a globe? This piece is a true explanation station where you can spin the globe to see the place you're reading about!This is a traditional globe featuring blue oceans and even outlining individual states. Crafted atop a solid MDF base this globe set allows you to store up to a year's worth of magazines. And you'll need the space--because when you purchase this product you'll receive a ONE YEAR subscription to National Geographic.
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Original Kilburg Geochron Global Time Wall Clock
Mesmerizing beauty and novelty for the home or officeThe Original Kilburg Geochron is the ultimate in timekeeping. This Geochron Global Time Indicator is truly a unique clock with its captivating ability to display the correct time day of the week and date for any part of the world. The most impressive and feature of Geochron is its stunning ability to display the ever-changing duration of daylight and darkness as it occurs on the Earth's surface with backlit illumination. This Geochron clock also features a minute analog to make it even more precise. Choose between several great laminate finishes to get the precise look you want.Place your order for the Kilburg Geochron Wall Clock today to create a worldly sophisticated impression in any setting.Learn more about Geochron World ClocksLearn more about Geochron
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Old World Bar Globe Cart
Serve up your favorite drinks in old world style with the unique Old World Bar Globe Cart. It holds your stemware and your finest wine port or brandy below as well as in the globe. The stand has casters on the bottom to let you easily move the cart wherever you need it. It also features a little side table to prepare your drinks. This globe charts the routes of old world sailors based on 16th century maps adding authenticity to this vintage piece.A brief history of the Old World Floor GlobeThe exterior of the globe features hand-laid paper which is applied in a manner similar to the application of wall paper. As the paper is laid on the spherical globe care is taken to ensure that the lines of latitude do not meet precisely. This is normal and the globes of that era were produced in this manner. The map on the globe is based on 16th century maps of the world as it was known at that time. As a result incongruities with modern knowledge of the continents should be expected. These incongruities are typically visible only on close detailed inspection. These features of the globe testify to its authenticity as a true work of art.
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Mediterranean Illuminated World Globe
A WorldGlobes.com exclusive! The Mediterranean World Globe features a classy transitional design that will become the focal point of any decor. The coffee-colored stand is simple and distinctive with its sweeping feet and full apron. This globe makes a stunning statement at home or in the office.
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Illuminated Antique Mediterranean Globe
A WorldGlobes.com exclusive! The Mediterranean World Globe features a classy transitional design that will become the focal point of any decor. This illuminated globe ball features dark antique oceans and warm muted continent colors. The coffee-colored stand is simple and distinctive with its sweeping feet and full apron. This globe makes a stunning statement at home or in the office. Glowing illuminated version also serves as a welcoming nightlight and adds ambiance. Learn more about Illuminated Globes & Bulb Replacement
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