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Sphere is multi-colored, multi-layered enamel powder-coating over stainless steel. Glossy finish is "polished back" to reveal areas of contrasting color. 60-inch daimeter.

Appearance is reflective of its imposing scale and dazzling brilliance.

Mercury Site

Sphere is 1/2 polished black granite and 1/2 cast bronze. Surface texture of bronze is based on planet as currently photographed and mapped. Eighteen inches diameter.

Appearance is reflective of its known and unknown oprtions.

Base is a Canadian white boulder with black (nickel) veins. Approximate height with sphere is 4 feet 6 inches.

Sphere is fixed to boulder base. Base is attached to footing at ground.

Planet Model:

Pre-cast, uniquely finished concrete.

Informational insets and title plaque in stainless steel, copper or brass, with etched enamel infill.

Unique planet orbital disk depicting the equatorial plane and the scale model planet on the angle of its polar axis.

Venus Site

Sphere material is cast red glass and green verdigris copper. 32-inch diameter.

Appearance is reflective of its volcanic past and its hellish surface.

Base is a cylindrical stainless steel stand inclined at angle of planet's polar axis. Sealed ball-bearing internal mechanism. Approximate height with sphere is 4 feet 6 inches.

Sphere rotates manually in clockwise direction.

Earth Site

Sphere material is cast blue glass with a visible core and a bronze map of Pangea. 32-inch diameter.

Appearance is reflective of plate tetonics and liquid water.

Base is a cylindrical stainless steel stand inclined at angle of planet's polar axis. Sealed ball-bearing internal mechanism. Approximate height with sphere is 4 feet 6 inches.

Sphere rotates manually in clockwise direction. Base is attached to footing at ground.

Mars Site

Sphere material is cast iron. Surface texture is based on planet as currently photographed and mapped. 24-inch diameter.

Appearance is reflective of its highly studied surface and red coloration.

Base is a "Desert Red" boulder. Approximate height with sphere is 4 feet 6 inches.

Sphere is fixed to boulder base. Base is attached to footing at ground.

Jupiter Site

Sphere material is integrally colored, uniquely stained and polished concrete. Predominantly rust, cream, and green colored.. Surface texture is based on planet as currently photographed and mapped. 54-inch diameter.

Appearance is reflective of its scale and of its luminous, swirling visible surface.

Base is a concrete footing. Approximate height of sphere is 54 inches.

Sphere is directly attached to footing at ground.

Saturn Site

Sphere material is laminated, milled limestone and marble. Predominantly buff, gold, and beige colored. "Rings" of stainless steel with round beveled edges and enamel infill. 40-inch diameter.

Reflective of its striations and characteristic rings.

Base is a concrete footing. Approximate height of sphere is 54 inches.

Sphere is directly attached to footing at ground.

Uranus Site

Sphere material is cast blue glass with a visible axis bar. 36-inch diameter.

Reflective of its unique axial rotation and translucent surface.

Base is a stainless steel yoke supporting the horizantal axis. Sealed ball-bearing internal mechanism. Yoke attaches to a rough-hewn stone on concrete footing. Approximate height with sphere is 4 feet 9 inches inches.

Sphere rotates manually in counter-clockwise direction.

Neptune Site

Sphere material is milled Blue Pearl Granite, inset with stainless steel arrows. 36-inch diameter.

Reflective of its coloration and its furious winds.

Base is a cylindrical stainless steel stand inclined at the angle of the planet's polar axis. Sealed ball-bearing internal mechanism. Approximate height with sphere is 4 feet 6 inches inches.

Sphere rotates manually in counter-clockwise direction.

Pluto Site

Sphere material highly polished stainless steel. 18-inch diameter.

Appearance is reflective of its surroundings (literally, JPL and riparian environment) and the planet's cold and unknown nature.

Base is an Imperial Black granite boulder. Approximate height with sphere is 4 feet 6 inches inches.

Sphere is fixed to boulder base. Bases is attached to footing at ground.