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Bookmark or Share- What is an Orrery? - Universe TodayDefinition: Traditionally, an orrery is a mechanical model of the Solar System, or at least the major planets. This device is driven by a clockwork mechanism that simulates the motion of the...
- Orrery | History of Science MuseumOrrery. Presented by James Cooke – DPhil candidate in neuroscience. Inventory Number: 45104. An orrery is a mechanical model of the Solar System that shows the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons according to the heliocentric (Sun-centred) model.
- Orrery - WikipediaAn orrery is a mechanical model of the Solar System that illustrates or predicts the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons, usually according to the heliocentric model.
- NASA/JPL Eyes - Solar System InteractiveNASA’s Solar System Interactive (also known as the Orrery) is a live look at the solar system, its planets, moons, comets, and asteroids, as well as the real-time locations of dozens of NASA missions.
- The 'Grand' Orrery | Whipple Museum - University of CambridgeAn orrery is a moving model of the motions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Orreries can be used to demonstrate phenomena such as day and night, the seasons, lunar phases, and eclipses. A candle may be placed in the centre to represent the light of the Sun. Larger orreries often include additional planets and their accompanying satellites.
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