Duo Globe

Duo Globe from Columbus.
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Relative dimensions of the object compared to a person of 1,70m (67"). Small objects are on a table. diameter in cm and inch Illuminated Globe This article becomes an interactive talking article if used with the Audio/Video pen (sold separately).

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Brand:  Columbus       ( Ref: 205181 )

Illuminated globe:  yes  (external cable)
Audio/Video compatible:  yes     (See explanations)

Diameter sphere:  51 cm  (21 in.)
Overall height:  61 cm  (24 in.)

Base in:  metal (steel)
Meridian in:  metal (steel)
Sphere in:  Plexiglas Heavy Duty
Lacquered Sphere:  yes  (multilayer, shiny)



Conform to the safety requirements EC.

This globe integrates the last geopolitical evolutions.

Just great!
This desk globe has a large sphere of 21 in (51cm) of diameter and a circumference of 59 in (1.5 m).
The Duo map is exclusively adjusted by hand.

The map is on an injected high strength plexiglas sphere; it is practically unbreakable and unscratchable.
It will keep its gleaming aspect for many decades.


This world globe exists in:  english  deutsch  français 
Cartography of the . Please click to see the other images.

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The Duo map.



The political * map (switched off) shows the various countries of the earth in many matched colours.
The physical * map (switched on) shows the mountains, the plates, the plains and sea-beds.

The impression of relief shown by the illuminated map is really astonishing.

We don't just print our globes; we strive to create an incredibly deep, flawless shine. It all starts in our state-of-the-art 'clean printing room', where our craftsmen work just with superior acrylic sheets. Bringing in all kind of papers is strictly forbidden, because it would bring in fine paper dust particles which could later be attracted in the printing process. Printing up to 24 successive layers of colors, there's a curing process between each layer, along with an inspection and careful cleaning. Once the printing is complete, a high gloss clear coat layer is applied over the entire map, than it is sent back for inspection to our cartographic department.

Unmistakable COLUMBUS cartography: Splendour of Elegance.


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This globe becomes an interactive talking globe if used with the Audio/Video pen.

Audio/Video pen. Please click to view the article page.
Extensive information as
Country datas (population, life expectancy, ...),
Curiosities,
National anthems and even a
Quiz (around the world)
can be heared directly on the speaker of the Audio/Video pen, for each country of the world.

And if you have a smartphone or a tablet, you can watch touristic
Videos
for each country of the world.

You can purchase the Audio/Video pen from us (see right or here ), or elsewhere, or even not at all (a non talking world globe is also very nice and informative).

Guarantees for the Duo Globe

Satisfaction Guarantee
Direct Guarantee: 1 year
Geodus refunds you the difference if you find the same article cheaper in the European Union.
Paul Oestergaard created Columbus in 1909.
Torsten Oestergaard

Established 1909 in Germany, COLUMBUS is the oldest globe manufacturer in the World.

COLUMBUS quickly became and continue to be the World's best-selling line of luxury globes ( Chaplin chose in 1940 the Columbus globe "Die Erde" for his world famous film).
Popular features such as internal illumination (1948), dual-mapping (1955), the Day and Night Globe (1972) were all innovations introduced by Columbus globes.

While being innovators and leaders, Columbus is also focused on preservation of traditional globe manufacturing processes such as the exclusive mouth-blowing of crystal spheres and the hand laminating of cartography.


Customer reviews of the 205181

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Average calculated on the base of 76 reviews.Average of 4,5 based on 76 reviews.

mark: 4 on 5. I am really pleased with this large globe, especially the way the political map when unlit is transformed to a physical map once lit - I leave my curtains open at night so passers-by can see it! Just one negative point is that, when illuminated, the overlap between the component gores appears as a dark line perhaps 2mm across. Would look much better without this but I presume this overlap is necessary for small errors in the production process.
Stuart G. from LL46 2RU Harlech (United kingdom)

mark: 5 on 5. The globe is excellent, well made and detailed.
Stephen C. from DN1 2TE Doncaster (United kingdom)

mark: 5 on 5. This was a 50th birthday present and my partner is delighted with it. The difference in what shows when it is lit and not is fascinating. Also when lit it has a beautiful soft glow and looks great as a light source in the lounge.
Kay R. from So53 4nu Eastleigh (United kingdom)

mark: 4 on 5. Very nice. It would be good to be able to choose between gloss and matt finish.
Janik D. from Beersel (Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium)

Details

Base: metal
Meridian: metal
This globe integrates the last geopolitical evolutions.

Just great!
This desk globe has a large sphere of 21 in (51cm) of diameter and a circumference of 59 in ...
 4,5 on 5 (76 reviews)

3 last reviews

I am really pleased with this large globe, especially the way the political map when unlit is transformed to a physical map once lit - I leave my curtains open at night so passers-by can see it! Just one negative point is that, when illuminated, the overlap between the component gores appears as a dark line perhaps 2mm across. Would look much better without this but I presume this overlap is necessary for small errors in the production process. by Stuart G. from LL46 2RU Harlech

The globe is excellent, well made and detailed. by Stephen C. from DN1 2TE Doncaster

This was a 50th birthday present and my partner is delighted with it. The difference in what shows when it is lit and not is fascinating. Also when lit it has a beautiful soft glow and looks great as a light source in the lounge. by Kay R. from So53 4nu Eastleigh

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