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| |  | Binoculars | Home » » Illuminated Constellation Globe | | | | | | | Description: | | The 12? Blue Constellation Illuminated Desktop Globe by Replogle brings to life the images which dot the night sky with its illuminated display of many well known constellations. When not lit it displays stars, constellations, and nebula. | | | Features: | |
• Approx 70 Celestial Images shown when Illuminated
• Molded Plastic Base & Meridian
• Overall Height 16"
• 12" Globe Size
• Great for Kids
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 12.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 13.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 16.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 17.25 inches | | Package Width:
| 12.25 inches | | Package Height:
| 12.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 3 reviews |
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 Cheap constructionMay 22, 2010
the globe is nice, the illumination is also nice but the bracket is poorly constructed, my globe actually got broken at the bracket while on delivery, Would be better to have better material to fix the globe on the holder.
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Aesthetically appealing but poor constructionJan 06, 2010
This is a nice looking and scientifically viable celestial globe however the plastic construction is cheap. The top and bottom of the globe is slightly askew as well. The person who put it together seemed to have rushed it. The lighting feature that illuminates the globe is a neat concept and works good enough. If this cost half the price I would say it is a decent deal but for almost $80 after shipping I would recommend trying to find one on ebay for much less or an alternative globe.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 astronomical and mythic.Oct 08, 2009
The globe is about a 1/8 thick (!) layer of plastic, rather than cardboard. I had thought that the light in question would shine through the stars, however the globe is solid, with no holes. There are however two layers to the plastic, the outer one shows the astronomical designations and constellations, including the milky way. The inner layer is painted with classically styled pictures of the creatures/people of the constellations. When the light is off it is a smooth blue star globe, with just the astronomical markings. When the light is lit, the inner pictures shine through and overlay, showing the more mythical interpretations of the constellations.
The globe is very solid and seems sturdy, the bracketing frame is simple plastic and may not hold up as well. The globe does turn, but somewhat stiffly.
I'm bit disappointed that the light doesn't shine out of the stars, I'm considering drilling out the holes for the stars, so we can use it as a constellation projector too.
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