National Geographic's Bowers Illuminated Desktop Globe stuns with its eye catching design and inventive technology. The cartographical society's exacting attention to geographical detail is on rich display in the Bowers model with the bright blue shaded oceans set against the boldly outlined continents which are colored in an off-white hue. This world globe has 10 bright internal LED lights that become illuminated when the sphere is tapped or turned. The model is completely cordless relying only on 4 AA batteries to light up the room. The luminous blue glow radiates with the Bowers' geographical brilliance. Allow this desktop globe to shine in any room and don't worry about turning it off: if the model is left on for a period of time the auto-shutdown features kicks in preserving its battery life.
The beautiful blue ocean ball is held securely by a satin-nickel semi-meridian and base. The Replogle globe is 12 inches in diameter and stands 16.5 inches high with its stylish stand included. The meridian features latitudinal degrees labelled on it adding extra cartographical insight into this contemporary political map. This National Geographic Bowers Illuminated Desktop Globe with its cool illumination and enthralling map will draw curious attention with its magnetic pull at home in the office or at school.