An 8-inch globe that glows from within: press the switch on the 4.7 ft USB cord and the political map lights up as a night light, showing continents, oceans, countries, capitals and main cities in high-definition print. By day it spins a full 360 degrees on a metal meridian marked with altitude readings, and a time-zone dial at the top helps with geography homework. The sphere is ABS with a PVC map; the meridian and stand are metal, and the wooden base, 5.5 inches across, has anti-slip pads. Overall size is 8.5 by 8.5 by 10.5 inches and the globe weighs 1 lb. It suits a child's desk, a classroom shelf or a bedside table. The power port sits on the underside of the sphere, and the rotation runs on a bolted connection that keeps the globe turning without wobble.