Wanderers Orrery: Kinetic model of solar system in stone, brass and wood
$1,495.00
It’s your turn to run the world!
This kinetic model of the solar system illustrates the correct relative motion of all nine planets (yes, we do include Pluto). Correct relative speed means the ratio of each planet’s orbital time to one another is the same ratio as in real time planetary movement. Mercury orbits 1028 times around the Sun for a single orbit of Pluto, just as it is in our solar system. The model, however, speeds up the orbital times, so that actual movement can be discerned (e.g., it takes Earth a few moments to do an annual orbit, as opposed to taking 365 days).
The Wanderers Orrery presents a stunning union of art and science. The natural subtleties of the semi-precious stone planets, moons and orange calcite Sun ensure each artistic model is unique.
Specific features include:
• Correct relative motion of 9 planets.
• Beautiful and stunning orange calcite Sun.
• Solid brass gear mechanism sits beneath a glass dome.
• 12-sided hardwood handcrafted base of natural golden oak, red mahogany-stained oak or lovely grained walnut. The base receives and contains the hidden drive motor of the gearwork.
• Planets orbit independently around the Sun. Each of the planet arms can be composed to a desired position while stationary. Once the orrery is activated, they complete their orbits at correct relative speeds.
• 3 C batteries (included) operates the mechanism with an on/off switch.
* 18″ high with 20″ orbital span.
* Easy assembly takes just minutes.
This exceptional orrery is new and handcrafted entirely by us. We have sold thousands of our handcrafted orreries over a 25-year period and are one of only a few orrery makers in world. We are currently around 3-4 weeks out to ship from our workshop. Your satisfaction is always guaranteed!
PLEASE NOTE: International customers–any duty/tax assessed by your country’s customs/import office is responsibility of buyer.
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fiercekitty13 –
This piece is exquisite! OrreryArt was so lovely to work with and helpful with getting this piece ready to be in front of the camera on an upcoming feature film. I really appreciate the final product and so do the directors. It adds a subtle hint to the scene. Thank you again for your professionalism and beautiful craftsmanship!
Tiffany Garber –
Absolutely beautiful! I don’t know how they do it! It was simple to put together just as promised.
CHRIS OTT –
Received my Orrery and I love it!
Very well done and looks great on my hutch. Thankfully the cat couldn’t be be bothered with the spinning planet’s when it’s on the kitchen table running. Opens your imagination for sure!
Thanks again…well worth the wait!
Leslie Acton –
Beautiful piece, great communication and customer service, and well worth the money.
I purchased a a gift for my husband; Orrery Art was happy to speed up the process to get it here by his birthday. Unfortunately my order got lost in the mail, but Orrery Art was very helpful and communicative the whole time, and as soon as USPS declared the package lost they got a brand new orrery out to me and my husband. I cannot recommend them enough!!!