Replogle Explorer Desktop Globe, Blue 12"
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Replogle Explorer Desktop Globe, Blue 12"
- Replogle Explorer.
- Desktop Globe, Metal Semi-Meridian and Base.
- 12 Inch, Raised-Relief, Blue-Ocean Sphere.
- 13"W X 12"D X 16"H, 2.2 lbs.
- Hand-crafted in the USA.
Ignite a passion for geography amongst young scholars with the Replogle Explorer Desktop Globe. The world globe is 12 inches in diameter, but stands 16 inches high with the gold colored metal bass and semi-meridian included. The meridian features latitudinal calibrations and a time dial at the top of the globe, to provide time zone information. The gyro-matic mounting makes the globe easy to adjust for closer inspection. The blue ocean map focuses on the world's political divisions, coloring each country in a different vibrant pastel hue. The Replogle globe has a raised relief, meaning that the world's topographical information is rendered three dimensionally on the model's surface. Thousands of place names are clearly labelled in a black font, along with water current information. Whether this Replogle Explorer Desktop Globe is meant for the school or at home, it is an extraordinary educational tool, filled to the brim with up-to-date geographical information. For those who speak another language or are itching to learn, the Replogle Explorer Desktop Globe is also available in French and Spanish in addition to English. All language options can be selected from the drop down menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact dimensions of this globe?
The globe sphere itself is 12 inches in diameter. The total height with the metal base and semi-meridian is 16 inches, and the overall footprint is 13"W x 12"D. It weighs 2.2 lbs.
Can I rotate and adjust the globe easily?
Yes. The globe features a gyro-matic mounting system that allows you to easily adjust and rotate it for closer inspection from any angle.
What information does the meridian show?
The metal semi-meridian includes latitudinal calibrations and a time dial at the top that provides time zone information.
Is this globe available in other languages?
Yes. The Replogle Explorer Desktop Globe is available in English, French, and Spanish. You can select your preferred language from the product options.
What does 'raised relief' mean on this globe?
Raised relief means the globe's surface is three-dimensional—the world's topography, mountains, and terrain are sculpted onto the sphere rather than just printed flat, giving you a tactile sense of the earth's geography.
Where is this globe made?
The Replogle Explorer Desktop Globe is hand-crafted in the USA.
