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Orrery, 1738-1777

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UIS5088526
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Orrery, 1738-1777
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Science Museum, London, UK
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Orrery, 1738-1777. This miniature planetary model was made by the London instrument maker Benjamin Martin (1704-1782). Called an orrery or planetarium, it is a demonstration device to show the motions of the Earth, Moon and planets around the Sun. This example has a brass calendar base with a wooden pedestal stand and six planets (Mercury-Saturn) on rod-arms. Such apparatus became popular during the 17th century, especially after Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) published his universal theory of gravity in 1687. To reproduce the motions of the solar system this model uses a hand crank to drive the gear wheels. Instead of orbiting in realistic ovals, the planets move in circles. This orrery was probably the novelty piece of a wealthy individual rather a device used by a serious astronomy lecturer. ©SSPL/Science Museum

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astronomy / astronomy / Science / education

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