: How to create a Planet with a Grid How to create a planet with a grid? For Logo purpose on Adobe Illustrator.

@Chiappetta793

Draw a circle;
Select the leftmost anchor with the white arrow tool and remove it by pressing Delete or Backspace.
Select the leftover arc and copy it, but don't paste;
Choose Effect > 3D > Revolve... and choose 'wireframe' for the surface;
Adjust the perspective by dragging on the cube diagram;
Click OK once you're content;
Paste your arc from step 3. in front by using Ctrl / Cmd+F;
Give the arc a blue stroke colour;
Choose Effect > 3D > Revolve... and choose 'plastic shading' for the surface;
Play with the lighting options (More Options) to achieve the desired lighting;
Expand (Object > Expand Appearance) the wireframe to be able to edit it and change its strokes to white;
Bring the wireframe in front of the plastic shading and reduce its opacity.

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