Globe Céleste, Celestial globe in France
The Globe Céleste was an architectural marvel and massive planetarium located in Paris.
Designed by Napoléon de Tédesco, the Globe Céleste debuted at the 1900 Exposition Universelle.
It symbolized human fascination with the heavens and our quest to comprehend the cosmos.
Although no longer standing, it once served as an educational tool for astronomy enthusiasts.
This celestial globe exemplified the grandiose spirit of early 20th-century expositions.
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Location
Inception
1900
Architects
Napoléon de Tédesco
Diameter
45 m
GPS coordinates
48.85750,2.29278
Latest update
August 31, 2026 11:23
