Countless nights are spent looking up into the sky: gazing at constellations, wishing upon shooting stars, catching the arc of the International Space Station, observing a lunar eclipse, or–from the darkest corners of the planet¬–glimpsing the edges of the Milky Way. However, only a privileged few have had the vantage point of Earth from space, […]
Vincent van Gogh Irises and Starry Night Video Highlight
Video Transcript: Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter. Born March 30, 1853. He created about 2,100 artworks in a span of about a decade, and it included 860 oil paintings. During the mental breakdown, Van Gogh actually cut off his left ear, which led him to voluntarily enter an asylum in southern France. […]
How to live an Eco-friendly Lifestyle
Learn how to live a more eco friendly and reduce your carbon footprint in 2022.
MOVA® Globes to Host Second SuperMOVA Happy Hour Event on Earth Day, April 22, 2022
MOVA® Globe to Host Second SuperMOVA Happy Hour Event on Earth Day, April 22, 2022
MOVA® Globes Partners with Yuri’s Night Annual Event Celebrating the First Human in Space
Los Angeles, CA, April 8, 2022 — MOVA International, the innovative manufacturer of its one-of-a-kind rotating MOVA Globes, is announced as the official award sponsor for Yuri’s Night, a bicoastal celebration of Yuri Gagarin.
What’s the Difference Between a Political Map Globe and a Relief Map Globe?
Below is a transcript of the video: Hi, it’s AJ here with MOVA. And people always ask us what’s the difference between the blue political map and the blue relief map? I mean they kind of look like, right? So, the difference with the blue political map is that it showcases each country and different […]
The Story Behind the Antique Terrestrial Globe
A Brief History of Globes Globes generally fall into two broad categories: terrestrial and celestial. A terrestrial globe depicts a spherical map of the earth, and celestial globes map the stars spherically using the earth as an imaginary center of the universe. During the European Renaissance, technological developments, such as printing, led to the rapid […]
Who is St. Patrick?
Who was St. Patrick, and what is St. Patricks Day? MOVA Globes gives you a brief video lesson hosted by MOVA’s Ajay for those with limited time.
What Is Daylight Savings Time
MOVA Globes gives you a quick lesson on daylight savings time (DST) in this brief video hosted by MOVA’s Ajay for those on-the-go and with limited time.
The Ultimate Space Gifts Guide
Gifts for Space Lovers by MOVA Globes Are you looking to gift a space enthusiast and astronomy lover in your life? We put together the ultimate collection of the best space gifts based on recommendations from people passionate about space, from scientists to planetary society members to astrophile just for you!
Why All World Maps Are Wrong – The Uncomfortable Truth
All maps lie. And all maps are wrong. As geographer Mark Monmonier claims, “Not only is it easy to lie with maps, it’s essential. Maps and globes, like speeches or paintings, are authored by humans and are subject to distortions. These distortions can occur through alterations to scale, symbols, projection, simplification, and choices around the […]
How One Piece of Décor Can Change a Room
For those who wish to go against the grain in their décor, or even those who prefer being on-trend but still want a conversation starter that guests have probably never seen before, it can be tempting to go a little over the top. However, when it comes to choosing a statement piece for your home, […]
