Mars table globe

Mars table globe. Astronomical details on the sphere show the names of major craters. This globe represents the 1971 mission 'Mariner 9' which sent spacecrafts to map Mars. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please contact the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1741
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps
Type: Table globe
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Denoyer-Geppert
Date made: circa 1975
People: Denoyer-Geppert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter of sphere: 407 mm
Parts: Mars table globe