The brilliance of the night sky right in your living room. Each of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union is depicted using a series of star shapes, dots, and lines to give the impression of varied distances and sizes. Stars are shown in a metallic silver tone atop a deep black backdrop, allowing every shape to pop. Upgrade to the larger 8.5¡¨ globe for an enhanced version with additional detail, including outlines of each constellation along with historical information on the legends for which they are named. • Makes a great gift for astronomy lovers • 8.5¡¨ model show mythological characters outlined in the stars • Turns using ambient light • Hidden magnets provide movement • No cords or batteries