The Thames & Kosmos Day and Night Globe is a 10 - inch - diameter acrylic wonder. It comes with an internal light, enabling two amazing modes. In the non - illuminated day mode, it showcases a highly detailed and beautifully designed physical and political map of Earth. You can quickly spot country borders, mountains, rivers, and more. When you switch to night mode and turn on the internal illumination, a map of the most important stars and constellations shines from within, presenting a gorgeous view of the starry sky. It also comes with a 20 - page full - color manual that explains the globe's features and offers useful knowledge about geography and astronomy. The globe can be plugged into standard wall outlets, and there's an on - off switch on the cord.

Using this globe is super easy. First, find a standard wall outlet and plug in the cord of the globe. There's an on - off switch on the cord, so just flip it to turn the globe on or off. For the day mode, keep the light off, and you can explore the detailed physical and political map of Earth. When you want to see the starry sky, turn on the internal light for the night mode. As for maintenance, use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the globe to keep it clean. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the acrylic surface. Also, make sure to keep the globe away from direct sunlight for long periods to prevent discoloration. If you have any questions about the geography or astronomy information, refer to the 20 - page full - color manual that comes with it.