The Artline Blue Starsphere Sculptured Base 12-inch Diam. Tabletop Globe is a multi-functional way to learn about the stars. This six-color globe features a translucent blue sky with clearly marked information including all 88 constellations over 110 0 naked-eye stars and prominent deep sky objects. Each star is presented in its true spectral color and magnitude with its name and distance in light years from Earth. View the sky from any perspective on Earth with this truly unique globe! A celles tial double coordinate system of Right Acension and Declination provides for easy planet charting for any level of astronomer. This globe comes with a clear acrylic sculptured base and measures 12 inches in diameter. It includes an information bookle t and certificate of authenticity.About ArtlineEvery Artline globe is a work of art. Hand-fashioned in the USA by skilled artisans the remarkable products combine lasting beauty state-of-the-art technology and the most accurate up-to-date cartographi c 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 g lobes are backed by a lifetime guarantee of quality and craftsmanship.See our Globe FAQs