Celestial globes have been the means by which astronomers charted the heavens since ancient times. The first recorded solar eclipse was made by the Chinese in 2136 BC. Chinese observatories were built which date back hundreds of years prior to that. The oldest surviving celestial globe (1144 AD) is from the Islamic world and is currently in the Louvre. Today, we have iPad apps like Vito Technolog's Star Walk and Emerald Sequoia's Observatory to give us precise positions of all the heavenly bodies. Still, there is nothing like a celestial globe to give one the overall perspective of the heavens. This very mod 1960’s celestial school globe by Hubbard gives visual reference to aid the astronomer' conception of Earth in space in a very retro style. View the celestial skies, constellations and zodiacs in a 3D format! The 12 inch clear celestial Globe is mounted in a full horizon and meridian base, gimbal style with chrome finish. Inside is a 4" tin world globe (representing the 1960s) that may be rotated independently. The meridian may be tilted to adjust the globe for latitude while the horizon ring indicates the actual horizon in relation to the point of observation on Earth. The little yellow ball represents the sun and can also be navigated. This very mod educational tool was made by Hubbard, using RandMcNally mount and J.Chein tin globe. A fab piece, combining form and function, it is admired by the scientific mind as much as the artistic eye. $499 — Item : 1112CELHUB60 - SOLD