When choosing a globe, ask yourself the
following questions.
What is your price range?
Do you want a desk size globe (typically 9-12 inches
in diameter) or a floor standing globe (typically 12-32
inches in diameter)?
What style suits your decor?
Do you want a physical, political or raised relief
globe?
Physical globes primarily display
the physical, geographic aspects of the earth. Color
variations indicate land forms, vegetation, and climactic
conditions.
Political globes primarily display
the political aspects of the earth, overlaid on the
geographic features. Political features include cities
as well as state and national borders.
Raised Relief globes simulate
the raised surfaces of the earth, such as prominent
mountain ranges.
Do you want an illuminated globe?
GLOBE
MANUFACTURERS
Replogle Globes
Replogle is the largest manufacturer of globes in
the world and offer a wide variety of styles and
prices. Their globe update program means you can
buy an updated version of your globe ball for a reduced
price. Some of Replogle's illuminated globes
have a two way look. Unlit, the earth's political
features are emphasized; illuminated, the earth's
topography is featured.
National
Geographic Globes National Geographic globes have more information
on them than most other globes, the globe itself is
unbreakable, and the illuminating globes are brighter
than illuminating globes from other manufacturers.
Finally, their illuminating models have a two way
look. Unlit, the earth's political features are emphasized;
illuminated, the earth's topography is featured.
Artline Globes
Artline globes, a division of Spherical Concepts,
is the primary manufacturer of clear globes. These
globes consist of silk screened printing on an acrylic
sphere. These globes have basic information on them
for reference, but their primary appeal is their
unique appearance.
Tom Torrens Globes
Tom Torrens is an ironmonger who makes wrought iron
globe stands. He uses Replogle Globes in his
stands.
Novelty Globes
Many novelty globes are available from a number of
manufacturers ranging rom inflatables to suspendables.
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