Grasshopper Geography's vibrant elevation maps found their natural home on the globes of prestigious globe manufacturer Columbus Globes.
The high resolution elevation map shows the Earth's topography in a unique colour scheme, created with the help of digital elevation models generated from satellite data.
The highly detailed, scientifically accurate globes create an exclusive 2-in-1 informative tool and a piece of art that fits offices and living rooms alike.
With a history of excellence that spans five generations, Columbus globes have been handcrafted with precision for over a century in Germany. The globes with our unique designs are no exception: our maps are printed in an astonishingly high resolution of 1400 DPI on special paper that impresses with brilliant colours combined with the highest level of detail. The printed maps are then cut into 12 segments and hand-applied on the durable acrylic sphere by trained artisans. For a finishing touch they apply a clear coat of high gloss, lending the globe its radiant sheen. The base and the meridian get their dimly glimmering shine from a very special satin stainless steel finish. This masterful craftsmanship gives your globe a minimalist, yet elegant appearance that helps it fit in most interiors.
Columbus Illuminated Globe
Diameter: 40 cm (15.8 inches) or 34 cm (13.4 inches)
Model: handcrafted, acrylic glass
Meridian: satin stainless steel
Base: satin stainless steel
Light: E14 LED light bulb included, ready to use
Height: 46 cm (18.11 inches) or 38 cm (15 inches)
Scale: 1:31 850 000 or 1:38 000 000
Axis: 23.5°
Rotation: yes
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Free shipping in the EU.
Our globes are made in collaboration with Columbus Globus, and shipped directly from their workshop in Germany.
Orders are generally shipped within 1-3 working days. We always keep a few globes in stock and ready to be shipped, but in periods of high demand we might need to manufacture a new one for you. As these are premium quality, handmade items, this process generally takes around 2-4 days.
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We will contribute 1% of your purchase to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Our famous, colourful maps are now available on handcrafted premium globes as a result of an exciting collaboration with Columbus, the oldest globe manufacturer in the world.
Explore the world of rivers and mountains with our vibrant, uniquely designed globes that show you the beauty of the natural world from a new perspective.
Unlike their political counterparts, our nature-inspired globes will not get outdated: they will be part of your family for generations to come.
The Columbus brand is the absolute top of the line in the globe industry. Their globes strike a remarkable balance between traditional artisan manufacturing and innovative engineering.
With a history of excellence that spans five generations, Columbus globes have been handcrafted with precision for over a century in Germany.
The meticulous attention to detail and forward thinking design means that these artistic world globes are built to last a lifetime to come. When you buy Columbus globes, you are buying quality.
