The striking Artline Giant Starship Earth II 30-Inch Diameter Floor Globe is both a work of art and a superb tool for teaching and learning. This 3-dimensional star atlas brings the universe to your unaided eyes. Each star is identified by name dista nce 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. The Giant Starship Earth II is clear and easy to follow in shades of blue black and white. You`ll understand more about the changing seasons and how the sun rises and sets.Surrounding the 5-inch diameter Earthsphere is a fully adjustable horizon ring that allows you t o visualize the horizon from anywhere on the planet. Handcrafted from museum-quality acrylic this 30-inch sphere rests on a clear acrylic tripod floor stand for a total height of 49 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. The Giant Starship Earth II will make an unforgettable conversation piece for your office lobby or home.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 ac hieving 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 craftsm anship.Globe FAQsSee our Globe FAQs