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E2-41: TRANSPARENT CELESTIAL GLOBE

PURPOSE: To illustrate some relationships between the earth, the sun, and certain heavenly bodies.

DESCRIPTION: A transparent globe designed to teach earth-space relationships at the beginning level of astronomy, the celestial globe features a 4" diameter terrestrial globe mounted with a 12" diameter star globe, plus adjustable sun model. Bo th globes and sun may be easily set to show the positions of the stars and planets for any time and place.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 8A10.80) See Demonstration Reference File for "Instructional Guide and Use Manual" from the manufacturer.

EQUIPMENT: Transparent Celestial Globe.

SETUP TIME: None.


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