Hi Warren: At our annual Tucson Gem And Mineral Show in March, foreign venders sell incredibly beautiful world globes made from inlaid stone. Each country is a different type of polished stone. The oceans are a dark navy blue (azurite). I saw sizes from about 4" to 12". They are mounted on lovely brass polar axis mounts. They aren't cheap!
I will investigate them (sizes, price, weatherabiliy, suppliers, etc.) at the next show and report back to the list. I wonder if anybody makes metal spheres engraved or molded like a globe? John Carmichael http://www.azstarnet.com./~pappas >Chris Lusby-Taylor wrote: > >> In reply to Warren Thom's query: > >> An elegant and obviously correct solution is a standard terrestrial globe. >> It must, of course, be set up with its location on top and in the correct orientation. > >This is what started me on this quest. It is great to see the North Pole always in >sunlight all summer and to see Europe in darkness in the evening. I coated mine with >acrylic, but it only lasted a year in the elements before it became damp inside the globe. > >Warren > >
