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The Vienna
16" Illuminated Physical/Political Crystal Floor Globe
The 16" Columbus Vienna combines a hand-blown crystal glass globe ball with
an ultra modern all stainless steel stand design. A polished stainless steel
semi-meridian cradles this stunning physical globe; meridian is supported by
a brushed stainless steel floor stand with contrasting polished center
accent.
A detailed physical map of the world shows the earths natural
features in photo-realistic detail. Explore the mountains, forests,
cultivated zones, savannas, and desserts that cover the planets surface. The
visual relief and colorful shading of vegetation featured on this globe is
quite remarkable and resembles satellite imagery. Ocean floor bathymetry and
mountain ranges can be viewed in stunning detail.
Innovative dual map
cartography allows you to view a different map when the globe is
illuminated, turn on the globe to reveal a colorful political map of the
world that displays countries in contrasting colors. Turn the globe off to
view vegetation and landforms.
Each globe is handcrafted in Germany
by Columbus Globes, individual map gores are hand placed onto a crystal
glass sphere with absolute precision resulting in a seamless globe that is a
truly stunning work of art.
Diameter: 16"
Height: 47"
Ship Weight: 95 lbs.
Actual Weight: 33 lbs
ITEM:# RW-234089
PRICE: $1,095.00 |
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| Name: |
The Vienna Illuminated Globe |
| Globe Type: |
16" Physical/Political Floor Globe |
| Globe Ball: |
Crystal glass sphere |
| Base: |
High grade stainless steel, brushed and polished |
| Meridian: |
Stainless steel semi-meridian, mirror polished finish |
| Color: |
Blue Ocean w/ Bathymetry |
| Illuminated: |
Yes |
| Electrical Cord Run: |
Routed through base |
| Raised Relief: |
No |
| Cartography: |
Columbus Duorama Series |
| Special: |
One of the most technically advanced physical globes on the
market. Physical cartography is so detailed it looks like a satellite image
globe. High quality Columbus cartography is printed in 18 successive layers
of color then applied with a protective high gloss clear coat for an
impressive finish with flawless shine. |
| Pros: |
Dual image technology has been incorporated allowing you to
view a detailed political map of the world with countries in varying colors
when the globe is illuminated. |
| 1-World comment: |
Possibly the most impressive physical globe available.
Combines modern chic design with excellent craftsmanship and accurate
cartography. |
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