The wide horizon ring and yolk surrounding this globe elicits thoughts of Saturn and the planets -- an image further supported by the two spheres atop the stand's base pyramid. Both space age and ancient, the Astronomer's Egyrtian overtones lend themselves to contemporary design. This globe is attractive to historians, engineers, students, globe enthusiasts and astronomers. The iron base, with its natural rustic finish, blends well in any design enviroment.