3 Questions
What celestial feature is marked on many terrestrial globes?
an analemma
What is the scale of a globe with a diameter of one foot in imperial units?
1:42 million
Who established the sphericity of the Earth, and when did it occur?
Greek astronomy in the 3rd century BC
Explore the unique features and functions of globes, which provide a three-dimensional representation of the Earth or celestial bodies without distorting their surfaces. Learn about terrestrial and celestial globes, and how they depict landmasses, water bodies, nations, major cities, and other geographic details.
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