Planetary Globes: The Perfect Gift for Space Enthusiasts
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Looking for a unique gift for a space enthusiast this holiday season? TheSpaceStore.com offers a selection of globes that are out-of-this-world.
Featuring scientific and artistic representations of our solar system’s planets, moons, and satellites (and even constellations), these high-quality globes are ideal home decor, classroom tools, or collector’s pieces. Bring a piece of the cosmos down to earth for the space lovers in your life.
This detailed 4-inch Mars globe is based on NASA photography, featuring high-resolution imagery of Mars’ craters, mountains, and valleys. The globe includes over 100 labeled terrain features and space probe landing sites, including the 2020 Perseverance landing location.
Not only is this globe a stunning display piece, it’s also a 16 piece puzzle! Once assembled, the globe sits on the included acrylic display stand.
This is one of our favorite globes because it’s interactive, scientifically relevant, and makes for an excellent conversation starter.
Exclusively from Astronomy magazine, own a set of 12" globes featuring the inner planets.
- Mercury - the planet closest to the sun, shown in "enhanced color" to emphasize differences on the planet's surface
- Venus - the brightest natural object in Earth's night sky after the moon
- Mars - also known as the Red Planet, it represents the closest thing to Earth we have in another world
Each of these stunning, injection-molded globes includes information on the most notable named surface features.
With the variety of colors, detailed imagery, and the novelty of the landscapes, this is one of our favorite sets and a must-have for any collector.
Featuring 50 years of eclipses spanning from 2021 to 2070, this exclusive 6-inch Eclipse Globe was created as a partnership from Astronomy magazine and retired NASA astrophysicist and eclipse expert Fred Espenak. The all-new globe displays 32 total eclipses and 5 hybrid eclipses on a vibrant Earth globe.
Total eclipses of the Sun occur once every 12 to 24 months. With the narrow path of totality typically covering about 0.5 percent of the Earth’s surface, only a handful of people get to view these cosmological events in prime locations. Astronomy’s eclipse globe is the perfect tool to plan for every one of these astronomical events, or a perfect gift for any enthusiast who wants to commemorate a once-in-a-lifetime sight.
A planetary globe from The Space Store can serve as decor on a bookshelf, desk, or classroom display, with designs that go well as collector’s items for enthusiasts or conversation pieces in the home.
What makes these globes especially great as gifts is their appeal across ages. A globe of Mars might inspire your child to study aerospace or become an astronaut, and adults will appreciate the detailed craftsmanship and scientific accuracy of these pieces.
If you’re interested in exploring these globes or buying one as a gift, check out the selection at The Space Store.
-Written by Matt Herr