Celestial Globe
This celestial globe is a model of the celestial sphere and may be compared to a world globe, which is a model of Earth. The globe is valuable in learning the locations, names, and shapes of the constellations much as the world globe is used in learning the locations, names and shapes of countries and continents.
When viewing the constellations and stars through the globe, or from the inside looking out, the stars are seen in their true relationship, similar to viewing the heavens in a large planetarium where the stars are projected on a domed ceiling.
The model also clearly and simply demonstrates the apparent relationship between Earth and the stars, planets, galaxies and cross-curricular celestial objects in the universe.
It is designed to show positions of the stars at any given time and date as seen from any location on Earth. It is essentially a three-dimensional star finder and is not meant to show actual motions of Earth, moon, and planets. All observations are Earth centred, therefore Earth is located in the centre of the globe.
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