The Artline Starship Earth II 16-Inch Diameter Tabletop Globe is the next best thing to taking a ride on a space shuttle! This remarkable work of art 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, to the secrets of navigation, and so much more. This 3-dimensional star atlas for the unaided eye makes a superb teaching and learning tool. Use it in your home or classroom, and increase your enjoyment of star gazing with your binoculars or telescope as well.
Each star is identified by name, distance from the earth in light years, Greek letter designations, and brightness, from first to fifth magnitude. A simple 3-step setting allows you to reproduce the earth, sun, and star movements for any time, date, and location in the world. It's ideal for teaching children more about why the sun rises and sets, and how the seasons change. The Starship Earth II is clear and easy to follow in shades of blue, black, and white.
Surrounding the 5-inch diameter Earthsphere is a fully adjustable horizon ring that allows you to visualize the horizon from anywhere on the planet. Handcrafted from museum-quality acrylic, this 16-inch sphere rests on a sculptured clear acrylic stand for a total height of 17 inches. It comes complete with a helpful instructional booklet and a certificate of authenticity signed and dated by the craftsman who hand-fashioned this remarkable model of earth in space.
Every Artline globe is a work of art. Hand-fashioned in the USA by skilled artisans, these remarkable products combine lasting beauty, state-of-the-art technology, and the most accurate, up-to-date cartographic information. They progress through more than 40 intricate steps, achieving unsurpassed quality and offering you a new and contemporary way to see the world. In Artline Globes, you will find a source of fascinating discovery for years to come. These globes are backed by a lifetime guarantee of both quality and craftsmanship.
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About Artline Globes...
Our hand crafted globes of the Heavens and Earth are like nothing you've ever seen before. Along with presenting the most accurate and up-to-date information, each Artline globe is truly a work of art. Each one of our hand-blown acrylic spheres progresses through more than forty intricate steps in order to achieve unsurpassed quality and bring you The Beauty of Knowledge. All products proudly designed and crafted in the USA.
You'll find our products in homes, businesses, museums, and classrooms all across America and throughout the world. In fact, companies such as AT&T, U.S. Steel, Pepsi-Cola, Dayton-Hudson and organizations such as the Museum of Natural History, NASA, and the Rockefeller Institute of Government are just a few examples of satisfied Artline customers.
