The Artline Starship Earth II 16-Inch Diameter Tabletop Globe is the next best thing to taking a ride on a space shuttle! This remarkable work of art will help you explore the universe that surrounds us from the many constellations in our heavens to the movements of the earth sun and stars to the secrets of navigation and so much more. This 3-dimensional star atlas for the unaided eye makes a superb teaching and learning tool. Use it in your home or classroom and increase your enjoyment of star gazing with your binoculars or telescope as well.Each star is identified by name distance 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. It`s ideal for teaching children more about why the sun rises and sets and how the seasons change. The Starship Earth II is clear and easy to follow in shades of blue black and white .Surrounding the 5-inch diameter Earthsphere is a fully adjustable horizon ring that allows you to visualize the horizon from anywhere on the planet. Handcrafted from museum-quality acrylic this 16-inch sphere rests on a sculptured clear acrylic stan d for a total height of 17 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.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 achieving un surpassed 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 craftsmanship.Gl