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The Planet Earth™
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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 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. 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. Comes
complete with a detailed instruction booklet and Certificate of Authenticity. Click here for more information about the features of the Planet Earth Globe. Diameter: 12" Height: 15" Weight: 13 lbs. Item# NG143072
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HERE TO ADD 12" PLANET EARTH TO BASKET The National Geographic Planet Earth is still available in 14" size!!! This state of the art globe in its full glory is available in that desirable 14" diameter. This slightly larger globe ball is a feature exclusive to National Geographic globes. 14" globe boasts more than 30% surface area than the 12", allowing for more place name labels and larger typefaces. Diameter: 14" Item# NG143472 CLICK HERE TO ADD 14" PLANET EARTH TO BASKET
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| Name: | Planet Earth ...the Day/Night globe by National Geographic |
| Globe Type: | 12" or 14" Physical/Political |
| Base: | Brass/plastic |
| Meridian: | Fully calibrated plastic full meridian and horizon ring |
| Color: | Blue ocean/National Geographic palette |
| Illuminated: | Yes |
| Raised Relief: | No |
| Special: | Shows darkness/light and can be adjusted for seasons |
| Pros: | "Flagship" of the National Geographic desk globes. Shows political borders when light is off, and physical features when illuminated. Traditional National Geographic fonts and colors for superb readability and consistency with their award winning maps. Outstanding colors and detail. |
| Cons: | High price for desktop globe. Mostly plastic construction. |
| 1-World comment: | A truly fine precision reference tool. |
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