The Omniglobe has arrived at Cistercian and will be with us for the next two weeks! It is a 32” spherical projection device that can display geophysical, social, political, historical, and astronomical data. Data is visually overlaid and animated on a current map of earth, Mars, or any other planet in the solar system. With the computer-driven system, we will be able to show students the continental drift from Pangea to today’s continental layout, visualize Facebook connections around the world, look at historical maps, show the ring of fire, and much more.
The Omniglobe is on loan to us by EarthX. EarthX is an international nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to educating and inspiring people and organizations to take action towards a more sustainable future worldwide. They are the organizers of the Earth Day Expo Texas at Fair Park, which celebrated their 50th anniversary last year.