Solar System Model How would you like to buy your kit?:SuperSub: Subscription Kit with Gemstones and Books (12 Monthly Payments)

Solar System Model How would you like to buy your kit?:SuperSub: Subscription Kit with Gemstones and Books (12 Monthly Payments)Inspired by the original Orrery and the classical scientific instruments of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, this mechanical model of the solar system is not only a work of art, but a functioning model of the solar system as it is known in the time that we are living. When complete, this beautiful model stands 37cm high with a span of 60cm at its widest point a truly impressive museum quality statement piece to display in your own home. The

Semi-Precious Gemstone Planets

the story of astronomy

VENUS Arabescato Marble

Fashioned from silver-plate

your planets are hand painted to capture the nature and defining characteristics of the real planets

This unique design features an exposed gear train that controls the speed and ratio of the orbits of the eleven planets as they move around the sun

This version was first created in 2008 and and was endorsed by Sir Patrick Moore who said “This Orrery is attractive and accurate and I heartily recommend it”

When complete

The set brings you a complete guide to the solar system and the universe beyond

then sized

This set of polished semi-precious gemstone planets will complement your model Solar System perfectly

Inspired by the original Orrery and the classical scientific instruments of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries