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"When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty," wrote naturalist John Muir. Glass Atlas LLC, Alexandria, Va., knows exactly what Muir meant, as its Crystal Domes present authentic satellite imagery from NASA magnified under glass. Each dome, weighing one pound, five ounces, is 3.5" in diameter and 1.75" high, highlights different regions around the world. It is best viewed when placed flat on a desk so as to be illuminated by ambient light.

Moreover, the eco-friendly packing box contain ing this artful paperweight is made from log cabin construction scraps, while the accompanying information card gives details of your unique 360degree view. For instance, as for the Florida, Cuba, and Bahamas dome, "the image is presented in true color and clearly portrays the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.... The coral reefs of the Bahamas are part of the third largest barrier reef system on Earth. Many underwater species call this...