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The Marco Polo
14" Day and Night Globe
The Marco Polo illuminated globe sits on a
sturdy stainless steel base and allows you to explore a multitude of
astronomical concepts related to the planet earth. An excellent educational
globe that exhibits the following features:
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Elliptical orbit around the sun
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Earth rotation on its axis
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Celestial points
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Day and night for any time, date, and location in the world.
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Adjustable time dial at base can be set to any time and day of the year,
past, present, or future hours of daylight and darkness can be
displayed.
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A pinpoint light indicates the subsolar point on the planet or location
where the sun is perceived to be directly overhead.
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Unique "twilight rings" depict the three zones of dawn and dusk.
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Includes 44 page instruction guide.
The Marco Polo also features impressively detailed dual map cartography.
When the globe is illuminated a political maps displays countries in
contrasting colors. When turned off a detailed physical map displays
vegetation using deep brown hues to represent mountain ranges, various green
and yellow tones representing lush forests, grasslands, and desserts.
Landforms and ocean floor are displayed with photorealistic shaded relief.
Diameter: 14"
Height: 17"
Weight: 15 lbs.
ITEM:# RW-483482
PRICE: $379.00 |
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| Name: |
The Marco Polo Illuminated Day and Night Globe |
| Globe Type: |
14" Physical/Political Desk Globe |
| Globe Ball: |
Plexiglass, heavy duty |
| Base: |
High grade stainless steel |
| Meridian: |
Fiberglass in stainless steel finish |
| Color: |
Blue Ocean |
| Illuminated: |
Yes |
| Electrical Cord Run: |
Internal, routed through base |
| Raised Relief: |
No |
| Cartography: |
Columbus Panorama Series |
| Special: |
A unique globe that allows you to view day and night for any
location, time, and date with the turn of a dial. 14" diameter globe boasts
over 30% more surface area than a 12" diameter globe. |
| Pros: |
Dual image technology has been incorporated to show
political borders in contrasting colors when illuminated and physical
features when not lit. |
| 1-World comment: |
A great reference globe and learning tool. Perfect for
students learning about the Earth's orbit around the sun and seasonal
changes. |
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