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20cm Antique Floating Globe

"Magical Hovering Globe"


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£45.95
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This is not a trick! The globe is not hanging from an invisible thread. It is actually suspended by an impressive electronically controlled magnetic system.

This model has a huge highly detailed 20cm antique style globe and a stylish copper coloured metal frame.

The magnetic head above the globe contains an electro magnet and a magnetic field sensor, and the frame base accommodates the micro-processor and the electronic control components.

The magnetic field sensor records the magnetic field generated by permanent magnets in the globe sphere, and transmits this to the computer. The computer evaluates this data 16,000 times a second and controls the electronic magnets accordingly, accurately moving the globe sphere upwards or downwards.

An additional, permanent magnet in the base holds the sphere safely on the frame when the suspension mechanism is switched off.

This is a superb product, with a heavyweight steel frame and high quality globe.

  • Globe approx 20cm
  • Frame height approx 30cm
  • UK Mains power adaptor is included

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2009-08-31
  • Both fun and educational ( Review of 20cm Antique Floating Globe )
  • Rated 4 Star Rating by A viewer from Northampton UK
Bought this as a present for my husband as he loves maps and science, so this is a great combination. Easy to set up, robust and a surprising amount of detail on the globe. A good talking point and useful when we do quizzes, crosswords or see places mentioned on TV. Would also be good for kids, as it's intriguing and it's good to see the world in the round and see how countries relate to each other. You will need a good, safe place to stand it away from toddlers, pets and things like TVs, computers and mobile phones which the electromagnet might affect. It is surprisingly large once set up.
2009-01-16
  • Floating around the world ( 20cm Antique Floating Globe review )
  • Rated 5 Star Rating by David Pett from Shepshed, GB
i was well pleased with the magnetic globe it really does float and spin effortlessy around and the kids think it amazing because of the novelty the kids now know more about the countries and there whereabouts than they did before i think this is a great gift and would recommend it to anyone

Product Summary

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20cm Antique Floating Globe
Price
£45.95
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Description
This is not a trick! The globe is not hanging from an invisible thread. It is actually suspended by an impressive electronically controlled magnetic system. This model has a huge highly detailed 20cm antique style globe and a stylish copper coloured metal frame.