Tuesday, February 26, 2013

ABC Wednesday: G is for Globe

Raleigh, NC has a gigantic globe as part of the downtown Nature Research Center.
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The globe is named the Daily Planet.
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The continents are made of satellite pictures.
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The globe is three stories high and inside the globe is audience seating and a 40 by 40 foot HD screen which scientists can use for special presentations. Click for the home of ABC Wednesday.  
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32 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    oh girl, I got tears in my eyes right now, because I miss so much Brazil and I stared the South America touching my heart, the Globe is wonderful and you got perfect pictures in a beautiful sunny day.
    I would like to visit there, Raleigh is a beautiful city!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Léia

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Great pictures of this huge globe!

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  3. Penelope NotesFebruary 26, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    What a creative way to entice visitors and to make a statement that the world we live in is a rare and beautiful jewel.

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  4. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥February 26, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Oh Carver
    Your pictures are wonderful and very interesting.
    I send a lot of greetings.
    Lucia

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  5. lotusleafFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Grand Globe!

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  6. Richard LawryFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Very cool! I would love to see it.
    An Arkies Musings

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Wow! Shades of 'Superman' ~ creative photos for ABC ^_^

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  8. Reader WilFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    This is really spectacular! I have never seen such an enomous globe with all those satelite photos of the continents! Thank you for sharing, for this is really interesting!
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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  9. RajeshFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Wonderful images of the globe. Very huge.

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  10. photowannabeFebruary 26, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    How fascinating. It certainly is huge and interesting to know that one can site inside for presentations.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    simply incredible. what a great teaching/learning tool for everyone of all ages.

    is it a permanent fixture?

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  12. Roger Owen GreenFebruary 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    the world, all right there - cool
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  13. HildredFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Wonderful, and such a fitting name Raleigh's other enticement for me is the Raleigh Ringers - marvelous handbell choir.

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  14. HildredFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Wonderful, and such a fitting name Raleigh's other enticement for me is the Raleigh Ringers - marvelous handbell choir.

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  15. CarverFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Thanks to everyone for visiting and yes the globe is a permanent fixture.

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  16. AnnFebruary 26, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I feel like Lois Lane and Clark Kent should be walking by any second. Very neat.
    Ann

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  17. Sharp Little PencilFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Oh, Carver, I didn't know about this! Thx for multiple shots. "Where's KENT? Jimmy, grab your camera!"

    Such fun. Thx, Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.com/2013/02/26/gorgeous-goldfinger-gal-shirley-bassey/

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  18. JamaFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    That is one huge globe!

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  19. HazelFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Gigantic post! The big screen sounds exciting.

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Wonderful and useful display space,inside and out!

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  21. magiceyeFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    This is beautifully unique!

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  22. LOLfromPasaFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    Wow, what a fantastic 'G'. Super photos.

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  23. AmitAagFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    Great Globe pics!
    http://amitaag.blogspot.in/2013/02/grey-and-green.html

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  24. Shooting ParrotsFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    The globe is amazing and incredibly detailed - which I suppose isn't surprising if it uses satellite images!

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  25. JanetFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Great post for the letter G. Gosh, I'd love to see this globe!

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  26. IndraniFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    That is very huge!
    Never seen something like that.

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  27. Chubskulit RoseFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    That's huge!

    Gums and Gummies
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team.

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  28. Beverley BairdFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    What a great choice for G! What a tourist site!

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  29. MildredFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Wow! Great globe!
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful pics!

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  30. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 27, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Great pictures of this interesting landmark -- thanks for all the information as well.

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  31. Leslie:February 27, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    That's fantastic. I've been considering buying my grandchildren a really good globe for Christmas next year. He will be 10 Jan. 1 and she will be 6 Mar 3. A good educational gift!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    that's a cool globe!!

    my g post for this week: gripping girdle limerick

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