Solar System Orery Kids Grand Orrery Model
Product Description
Discover the Grand Orrery: A Majestic Solar System Model
Embark on a celestial journey with our exquisite Grand Orrery, a meticulously crafted, functional model of the solar system orery designed to captivate and educate. This stunning piece accurately depicts the relative orbital speeds of the planets and the intricate movement of Earth's moon. While historical orreries only featured planets up to Saturn, our modern interpretation expands this, showcasing 9 planets (including Pluto) and an impressive 28 moons.
Witness the complex, graceful dance of the Earth's moon system, illustrating its compound orbit around Earth as our planet circles the Sun. This is more than just a model; it's a functional piece of art that brings the cosmos into your home or office. Find your perfect orrery solar system model for sale and own a piece of astronomical history and engineering excellence.
Key Features of this Deluxe Solar System Orrery
- Precision Movement: Accurate depiction of planetary orbital speeds and complex moon movements.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Includes 9 planets (including Pluto) and 28 moons for a detailed cosmic view.
- Visible Mechanism: Features a fully visible, fascinating mechanism of solid brass gears—a true engineering marvel.
- Premium Materials: Crafted with beautiful semi-precious stone spheres representing celestial bodies.
- Elegant Housing: Housed in an elegant, twelve-sided oak barrel with 12 solid brass feet.
- Astronomical Accents: Includes an engraved brass calendar/zodiacal ring on 12 brass pillars.
- Armillary Sphere: Topped with a removable solid brass armillary half-sphere, crowning the Grand Orrery.
Why Choose Our Solar System Orrery?
The Grand Orrery is not just a decorative item; it's a powerful educational tool and an immediate conversation starter. Its intricate design, showcasing the precise mechanics of our solar system, provides a tangible, three-dimensional understanding of celestial mechanics that textbooks cannot match.
The combination of polished semi-precious stones and gleaming brass gears creates a visually stunning display that exudes luxury and intellectual curiosity. The visible mechanism offers a fascinating glimpse into the engineering that drives this miniature universe, making it an ideal gift for astronomy enthusiasts, educators, students, or anyone with an appreciation for fine craftsmanship and the wonders of space. Owning this orrery solar system model for sale means bringing a piece of the universe's grandeur and historical scientific achievement into your everyday life.
Specifications
- Model Name: Tower Orrery
- Materials: Solid Brass, Semi-Precious Stone, Premium Oak Wood
- Dimensions (Approx): 8 inches (Height) x 5 inches (Width)
- Planets Included: 9 (Mercury through Pluto)
- Moons Included: 28
- Mechanism: Visible, functional solid brass gear system
- Housing: Twelve-sided oak barrel base
- Accents: Engraved brass calendar/zodiacal ring, removable brass armillary
- Function: Accurate depiction of relative orbital speeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the movement of the planets in this solar system orrery?
Our Grand Orrery is meticulously engineered to accurately depict the relative orbital speeds of the planets. The visible, solid brass gear mechanism is calibrated to show how the inner planets move faster than the outer planets, providing a correct visual representation of their celestial dance. It also beautifully illustrates the complex compound orbit of Earth's moon.
What materials are used to create the Grand Orrery?
This orrery is crafted from a selection of premium materials. The intricate and fully functional gear mechanism is made of solid brass. The planets and moons are represented by beautiful semi-precious stone spheres. The entire model is housed in an elegant, twelve-sided oak barrel base, accented with a solid brass calendar ring and a removable armillary sphere.
Does the model include all the planets in our solar system?
Yes, this is a comprehensive model that includes 9 planets, from Mercury through Pluto, offering a more complete view than many historical orreries. In addition to the planets, it also features an impressive 28 moons, providing a detailed and dynamic representation of our solar system.
Is the gear mechanism visible?
Absolutely. One of the most captivating features of the Grand Orrery is its fully visible mechanism of solid brass gears. This design choice not only showcases the engineering marvel behind the model but also allows you to watch the intricate interplay of gears as they drive the planets in their orbits, making it a fascinating educational tool and a work of art.
What are the dimensions of this solar system orrery?
The Tower Orrery model has approximate dimensions of 8 inches in height and 5 inches in width. Its compact yet substantial size makes it a perfect statement piece for a desk, bookshelf, or display cabinet without requiring a large amount of space.
Customer Reviews
As an astronomy enthusiast, I am utterly blown away by the craftsmanship of this solar system orrery. The movement is smooth and mesmerizing, and the visible brass gears are a testament to the engineering behind it. The semi-precious stones for the planets are a luxurious touch. It's not just a model; it's a functional piece of art that has become the centerpiece of my study.
I purchased this as a gift for my husband, and he was speechless. The quality is exceptional, from the polished oak base to the gleaming brass armillary. It's a magnificent conversation starter, and we've spent hours just watching the planets orbit. It perfectly blends scientific accuracy with aesthetic beauty. Worth every penny for such a unique and timeless piece.
A truly beautiful and fascinating device. The mechanical motion is very well done, and it's a joy to watch. The materials feel premium and solid. My only minor note is to be aware of the dimensions—it's more of a stately desk piece than a large floor model, which is exactly what I wanted but good to know. The detail is incredible for its size. Highly recommended for any space or engineering lover.
I bought this for my classroom, and it has been an invaluable teaching tool. It brings the concepts of orbital mechanics to life in a way that diagrams and videos simply cannot. The students are captivated by the visible gears and the graceful movement. The build quality is robust, and it looks absolutely stunning on my demonstration table. A fantastic educational investment.