STARSHIP EARTH
Spherical Concepts

This beautiful 16", handmade, three-dimensional star atlas helps you find and identify celestial objects from anywhere on Earth, at any hour of the day or night, and on any date of the year. Its spherical design makes determining the relative position of bodies easier than using traditional two dimensional charts or a starfinder. At the center is a 5" diameter Earth globe connected to a rotator knob for aligning the day of choice. The Earth is surrounded by an adjustable horizon ring that can be rotated 360° to establish the horizon level, while a rotating arm lets you align the position of the sun. Surrounding the inner components is a clear 16" diameter sphere marked with stars, deep sky objects, constellation diagrams, and other celestial objects observable from Earth. An access port allows you to move the horizon ring. By looking through the exterior of the clear globe, you can see which objects are visible from your vantage point, and exactly how and where they appear in the night sky. Stars are identified by name, Greek letter, brightness, and distance from the Earth in light years. The star atlas is carefully crafted from hand-blown, museum-quality acrylic that is painstakingly screen-printed by hand on the inside of the globe for long-lasting protection, and beauty. Includes a sculptured acrylic table-top stand and a 36 page instruction book featuring constellation stories, deep sky objects and more, written by the late, internationally renowned astronomy expert George Lovi. SW 12 lbs.