The Orion is a black-ocean 12" globe. Orion is illuminated. The black makes the colors of the land mass really pop, especially when illuminated.

The die-cast semi-meridian and solid steel base complement the dark of the globe, and the globe is named after Orion that blazes in the night sky. Dimensions: 13"W x 12"D x 16.5"H

The top photo shows the globe with no light. The lower photo shows the globe when it is illuminated. Looks quite different, doesn't it?