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Columbus planetary globe 40cm diameter
A Globe made of acrylic glass, which is break and heat resistant, as well as with a hand-covered surface. The base and meridian are made of brushed stainless steel with a matt finish. The different card images are carefully laminated by hand onto a 40cm acrylic sphere. The 12 segments of the planetary globes are also laminated by hand with great attention to detail by a professional laminator. This makes the globe a particularly high quality manufactured product made in Germany.
During the elaboration of the different planetary surfaces, special attention was paid to the realistic representation of the colouring. For example, the Jupiter globe shows recognizable stripes on the surface that represent the typical gas layers and can therefore be easily distinguished in color. One of the striking features of the Jupiter moon Europe is that there are thick scratch marks on the ice crust and only a few visible impact craters. Mars, Venus and Pluto also reflect the characteristic surface structures.
These planetary globes are both decorative and scientifically correct. No other globe manufacturer currently offers such high-quality and detailed planetary globes.
By the way, they are also ideal as a gift for space fans or as illustrative material for schools, scientific institutions or associations.
The classically elegant yet purist functional base gets its matt sheen from a very special stainless steel finish. This masterful craftsmanship makes your very own globe an expression of a special quality of life that will give you pleasure for decades to come.
Genuine crystal glass: The production of this globe from a mouth-blown crystal glass ball is characterised by outstanding craftsmanship.
The production of a hand-blown crystal glass sphere is a real challenge that only a handful of glass artists worldwide are able to meet. That is why it often takes several days before the selected materials are processed into a cartographic and optical masterpiece with a great deal of experience, skill and passion. Your globe is therefore a custom-made product of craftsmanship.
What are the advantages of a globe made of genuine crystal glass?
- Maximum optical clarity: crystal glass has excellent light transmission and virtually no distortion. Colours appear more brilliant and contours are razor sharp.
- High-quality feel and aesthetics: crystal glass feels cool and solid, and looks elegant and luxurious.
- Scratch resistance: Compared to acrylic, crystal glass is significantly more resistant to scratches, which leads to better surface quality in the long term.
- Durability & UV stability: Glass does not yellow like some plastics – it remains clear even after years of use.
Crystal glass is the more elegant choice for exclusive globes – visually superior, durable and high-quality to the touch.
