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This \u003cstrong\u003ebuild-your-own terrestrial globe model\u003c\/strong\u003e reconstructs our planet using laser-cut \u003cstrong\u003elight plywood slats\u003c\/strong\u003e, which, when assembled, gradually form an open-work sphere. On each segment, the engraving reveals the \u003cstrong\u003econtinents\u003c\/strong\u003e and the names of major regions, from Europe and Africa to the Pacific Ocean, in the style of an antique map. The globe rests in a \u003cstrong\u003egraduated arc mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, which itself stands on a \u003cstrong\u003erectangular open-work base\u003c\/strong\u003e with intricate lines. Designed for \u003cstrong\u003eadults and teenagers aged 14 and up\u003c\/strong\u003e, this kit turns geography into a construction exercise: you learn how a curved surface is born from flat pieces, then display the result—about 14.5 × 12.6 cm at the base and 20 cm tall—on a desk, a bookshelf, or in a reading nook. A \u003cstrong\u003edecorative piece\u003c\/strong\u003e with the charm of an explorer, just as enjoyable to assemble as it is to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"aa-title\"\u003eThe model offered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-vars\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aa-var\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-var-v light\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A06A 0%,#D4B07A 50%,#C0904A 100%)\"\u003eTERRESTRIAL GLOBE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-var-i\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-var-n\"\u003eTerrestrial globe on a base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aa-var-d\"\u003eSphere made of slats engraved with continents, graduated arc, and rectangular open-work light wood base; approx. 14.5 × 12.6 × 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-mat\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to flatten a sphere: the secret of gores\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sphere cannot be unfolded flat without tearing or distortion: this is what mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss demonstrated in the 19th century with his \"Theorema Egregium.\" Cartographers have bypassed this difficulty since the Renaissance by cutting the Earth's surface into \u003cstrong\u003egores\u003c\/strong\u003e—long, pointed strips extending from one pole to the other—printed flat and then glued onto a ball. The oldest surviving terrestrial globes, such as Martin Behaim’s in Nuremberg (1492), are evidence of this feat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MERIDIAN model applies the same idea with wood: each \u003cstrong\u003eplywood slat\u003c\/strong\u003e acts as a gore or a slice of the sphere. Taken individually, these pieces are flat; once fitted together in the correct order, they form a convincing round silhouette. Plywood, made of thin sheets of wood glued with cross-grained fibers, remains stable and can be laser-cut with high precision, allowing for fine engravings without weakening the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"aa-title\"\u003eWhy you will love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-ben\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e◉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003eAn engraved planet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003eContinents and ocean names appear in laser engraving on the globe's slats.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003eCaptivating geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003eSeeing a sphere emerge from flat pieces remains a small lesson in applied mathematics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003eIntricate mount and base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003eThe graduated arc and rectangular open-work base give the globe the look of an antique cabinet instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e➤\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003eA focused project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003eThe interlocking assembly requires method and patience, leading to a real sense of accomplishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e❖\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003eInspiring desk decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003eIt evokes travel and curiosity, whether on a workstation or in a library.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e☼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003eA conversation starter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003eIdeal for showing a teenager where oceans and continents are located by handling the object.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-des brun\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"t\"\u003eThe explorer's cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"x\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the libraries of past centuries, the terrestrial globe held a place of honor. Placed near the window, it served as much to \u003cstrong\u003eplan a journey\u003c\/strong\u003e as to dream of those one would never take. Merchants followed their trade routes on it, tutors had pupils recite capitals, and travelers returning from afar pointed to the stopovers of their tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMERIDIAN revives this role as a window to the world, with a contemporary design. Light wood replaces yellowed paper, laser engraving traces the outlines of landmasses, and the gaps between the slats let light pass through, giving the globe a \u003cstrong\u003egraphic lightness\u003c\/strong\u003e that solid models lacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce assembled, it tells a different story to everyone: \u003cstrong\u003etravel memories\u003c\/strong\u003e, expedition plans, or the simple pleasure of looking at the planet between meetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-steps\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBuild your own globe in four steps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aa-step\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-step-n\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step-c\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify the families of pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate the elements for the base, the arc mount, and the globe slats, while keeping the order indicated in the instructions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aa-step\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-step-n\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step-c\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssemble the open-work base.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the foundation of the model: ensure it rests flat before proceeding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aa-step\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-step-n\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step-c\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompose the sphere slat by slat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify the engravings of the continents to orient each piece; a continent that \"doesn't align\" correctly often indicates an inverted slat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aa-step\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-step-n\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step-c\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall the globe in its arc.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently position the sphere into the mount, then attach the entire assembly to the base.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"aa-title\"\u003eOne globe, three approaches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-cmp\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eCriteria\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMERIDIAN 3D Globe Puzzle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eClassic printed globe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMagnetic levitation globe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMain material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLight plywood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinted paper on sphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinted sphere and electronic base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"hl\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMap readability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEngraved continent outlines, main names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDetailed color map\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinted map, sometimes lit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"hl\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMains power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAesthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-work, graphic, artisanal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional, educational\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSpectacular, technological\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"hl\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCreative hobby then decor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGeographic reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDesk display piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFootprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 14.5 × 12.6 × 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-info\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e the engraving depicts major geographical entities (continents, oceans) in the spirit of an antique map; MERIDIAN is not intended to replace a detailed atlas. In one of the photos, a finger is pressing on the side of the base: however, the manufacturer describes \u003cstrong\u003eno particular function\u003c\/strong\u003e (music, light, or motorized rotation), and we therefore make no such promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-tip\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e before fitting the slats together, do a \"dry run\" by assembling two or three adjacent pieces to verify that the continents align well. A very light pencil mark on the back of the pieces will help you keep track of their order; it will disappear beneath the curvature once the globe is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"aa-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-sp\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e3D wooden puzzle, model to build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrestrial globe on a base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLight plywood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePart fabrication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLaser cutting and engraving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eInterlocking parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGlobe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSlat sphere, engraved continents and oceans (inscriptions in English: Europe, Africa, Pacific Ocean…)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSupport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGraduated arc mount on a rectangular open-work base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMusical or light function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNone announced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw natural wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e14 and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions once assembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 14.5 × 12.6 × 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-warn\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e the kit contains \u003cstrong\u003esmall parts\u003c\/strong\u003e not suitable for children under 3; the manufacturer recommends it for ages 14 and up. According to their warning, \u003cstrong\u003ekeep the model away from fire\u003c\/strong\u003e and heat sources. The globe slats are thin: never lift the object by the sphere, but always by the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-gift\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe gift for wandering spirits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMERIDIAN is a perfect gift for a \u003cstrong\u003etravel enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e, a geography student, a history teacher, a teenager dreaming of a year abroad, or a colleague moving far away. It also beautifully marks a world tour departure, a birthday, Christmas, or a graduation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo create a gift centered around discovery, continue with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/astronomie-et-cartographie\"\u003eastronomy and cartography\u003c\/a\u003e universe, other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/casse-tetes-et-bureau\"\u003epuzzles and desk models\u003c\/a\u003e from the Lab, or our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/decoration\"\u003edecorative objects\u003c\/a\u003e to set it in a suitable display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"aa-title\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-faq\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the MERIDIAN globe rotate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not specify whether the sphere can \u003cstrong\u003erotate freely\u003c\/strong\u003e in its arc mount once the model is assembled, and the photos do not allow us to state this with certainty. We therefore prefer not to promise it. What is certain is that the globe is held by an arc fixed to a base, much like traditional \u003cstrong\u003ecabinet globes\u003c\/strong\u003e. If rotation is possible on your copy, handle it gently: the plywood slats are thin and do not like sudden force. In any case, the main pleasure of this object lies in its construction and its decorative role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this globe play music or light up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, no such function is announced. One manufacturer photo shows a finger pressing on the side of the base, but no information confirms the presence of a \u003cstrong\u003emusical mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e, lighting, or a motor. We therefore consider MERIDIAN to be a \u003cstrong\u003epurely decorative model\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no batteries or electronics. If you are looking for a wooden model that plays music, turn instead to our hand-cranked gramophone or our round music box, presented in the same 3D puzzle family. And if you like more spectacular globes, our astronomy universe also offers levitating models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the engraved map accurate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe engraving represents \u003cstrong\u003emajor geographical entities\u003c\/strong\u003e: outlines of continents and names of major regions, like Europe, Africa, or the Pacific Ocean, in English based on the photos (\"Africa\", \"Pacific Ocean\"). It follows the spirit of antique maps, where the elegance of the lines counts as much as the accuracy. You will find no detailed national borders, relief, or cities: MERIDIAN is not a precision educational tool like an atlas. However, it is very useful for situating continents relative to each other and \u003cstrong\u003evisualizing the roundness\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Earth, which makes it a pleasant discussion aid with curious teenagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat age is this 3D puzzle designed for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends it for ages \u003cstrong\u003e14 and up\u003c\/strong\u003e. Assembling the sphere requires order, meticulousness, and careful reading of the instructions, as each slat has a precise position. It is an ideal project for a \u003cstrong\u003eteenager\u003c\/strong\u003e who enjoys manual challenges, or for an adult looking for a quiet creative hobby. The kit contains small parts that should not be left within reach of young children. A younger child can, however, assist with construction, help sort the pieces, and discover the continents, always under adult supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many pieces are in the kit and how long does it take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis information is not provided by the manufacturer: we know neither the \u003cstrong\u003eexact number of pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e nor a reference assembly time, and we do not want to give you an approximate figure. The longest part is usually the sphere, as the slats must be carefully oriented so that the continents connect correctly. Plan for \u003cstrong\u003eseveral sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a marathon: base and mount first, then the globe. Work on a clear, well-lit surface and keep unused pieces on their boards until the moment you detach them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to paint or varnish the wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not necessary: the \u003cstrong\u003eraw light wood\u003c\/strong\u003e and the contrast of the laser engravings are enough to give the globe character. If you wish to customize your model, you can enhance the oceans with a highly diluted ink or watercolor, applied with a fine brush, or protect the wood with a \u003cstrong\u003eclear wax\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always test on a scrap piece first, as plywood absorbs liquids quickly and can warp if too wet. It is better to color the slats before assembly, letting them dry completely, so as not to hinder the fitting of the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere should I place the globe once assembled?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a footprint of about 14.5 × 12.6 cm and a height of 20 cm, MERIDIAN naturally finds its place on a \u003cstrong\u003edesk\u003c\/strong\u003e, a bookshelf, an entryway console, or in a teenager's bedroom. Choose a stable location away from high traffic, as the open-work sphere is the most delicate part. Avoid direct sunlight, which darkens the wood over time, as well as damp rooms. In accordance with the manufacturer's warning, keep it \u003cstrong\u003eaway from any flame\u003c\/strong\u003e and heat sources like radiators or candles. To dust it, a soft brush passed between the slats is far more effective than a cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Le globe MÉRIDIEN tourne-t-il sur lui-même ?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Le fabricant ne précise pas si la sphère peut pivoter librement dans sa monture en arc, et les photos ne permettent pas de l'affirmer. Nous ne le promettons donc pas. Le globe est maintenu par un arc fixé sur un socle, comme les globes de cabinet traditionnels. Si votre exemplaire tourne, manipulez-le avec douceur, car les lamelles de contreplaqué sont fines.\"}},\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Ce globe joue-t-il de la musique ou s'allume-t-il ?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Non, aucune fonction de ce type n'est annoncée. Une photo montre un doigt appuyant sur le côté du socle, mais rien ne confirme la présence d'un mécanisme musical, d'un éclairage ou d'un moteur. MÉRIDIEN est une maquette décorative sans pile ni électronique. Pour la musique, notre gramophone à manivelle et notre boîte à musique ronde de la même famille sont plus indiqués.\"}},\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"La carte gravée est-elle précise ?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"La gravure représente les grands ensembles géographiques : contours des continents et noms des espaces majeurs, comme l'Europe, l'Afrique ou l'océan Pacifique, en anglais d'après les photos. 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