NAME: Earth-Light Globe

ESTIMATED COST: Manufacturing cost:$30, MSRP: $50

DESCRIPTION: The Earth-Light Globe is a fourteen inch diameter plastic sphere depicting the earth at night. The globe is outfitted with thousands of fiber-optic lights which have been carefully placed to accurately reflect actual images taken by NASA. The yellow lights highly contrast the dark blue continents and nearly-black ocean. The Earth-Light Globe will complement any room or office space nicely. The globe can be hung from the ceiling with the included mounting bracket, or placed on an optional stand. Easily plugs into wall outlet. This globe is also useful a nightlight for your children. No matter what the use, this breathtaking Earth-Light Globe is sure to bring years of awe and amazement to your family or business!

INTERACTION: Because of the delicate nature of the Earth-Light Globes' fiber-optics, direct interaction is not recommenced. This globe is for hanging or displaying on its' optional stand only.

DURABILITY & SAFETY: In order to keep the fiber-optics from being damaged, the Earth-Light Globe must be handled delicately. Since all parts of this globe are located inside of the shell, all ages can enjoy this product. However, only adults should handle the globe.
CONSTRUCTION COSTS: The most costly component of this product will be the fiber-optics. However, buying in large quantities will reduce these costs. Plastic globes are relatively inexpensive. Until a procedure for accurately placing each fiber in its' correct spot can be developed, each fiber will have to be manually inserted into its' position. This product will not be cost-effective until a fully-automated fabrication process for placing the fiber can be implemented. This two-dimensional image is a composite of many pictures taken of the earth at night. The Earth-Light Globe would be designed using fiber-optics to illuminate certain points on the globe to give a lifelike representation of the view of earth from space at night. For a sketch of the original drawing, please click here.

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January 26, 2003