1963 Farquhar "Earth in Space" Transparent Celestial Globe — 15"

Clear Acrylic Star Globe with Inner Earth Globe · Compass Base · Dated 1963 Navigation Instrument

A rare and striking Farquhar Transparent Celestial Globe (Farquhar Transparent Globes, Philadelphia, PA) — a mid-century clear acrylic star globe with a small printed terrestrial Earth globe suspended at its center. The transparent outer sphere maps the entire celestial sphere: constellations, named stars with light-year distances, the ecliptic and months of the year, and the Milky Way. A genuine piece of astronomy and celestial-navigation history and a stunning decorative object.

Maker & Age

• Maker: Farquhar Transparent Globes — Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A. (imprint on the celestial sphere)
• Date: Copyright © 1963 (printed on the globe)
• Type: Transparent celestial (star) globe with inner terrestrial globe — celestial-navigation / astronomy teaching instrument
• Diameter: ~15 in  |  Circumference ~47 in (47 1/8", ≈120 cm), on a clear triangular base

Features

• Clear acrylic celestial sphere printed with constellations, named stars & light-year distances
• Detailed inner Earth globe with colored continents and oceans
• Ecliptic band with months of the year and "Apparent Position of True / Mean Sun"
• Star-magnitude legend (7-size dots), star clusters, nebulae & Milky Way band
• Triangular Lucite base with inset magnetic compass and rubber feet
• Rotating polar-axis mounting

Condition

Good vintage condition consistent with age and display use. The acrylic shows expected light clouding, surface scratches, and minor wear; all printing remains clear and legible. A genuine mid-century instrument, not a reproduction. Please review all photos closely — they show the actual globe you will receive and form part of the item description.

A Rare Find

Original Farquhar transparent celestial globes are uncommon and prized by collectors of scientific instruments, vintage globes, and mid-century design. An exceptional conversation piece for a study, library, office, or collection.