Twelve inches in diameter with an embossed surface, this globe lets fingers trace mountain ranges and coastlines while the eyes read the printed names of countries, capitals, rivers and lakes. Switch on the LED through the 4.6 ft USB cord and the navy oceans glow as a soft night lamp. The sphere turns a full 360 degrees inside a metal meridian marked with altitude graduations, topped by a time dial. Overall height is 17.5 inches on a 7-inch wooden base with anti-slip pads. Materials are ABS and PVC for the sphere and metal for the frame; net weight 3 lbs. Suits a home study, a school library or an office credenza as both a reference and a decoration. The power port sits at the bottom of the sphere, so the cord runs down through the stand rather than across the map, and the LED works for day or night use.