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Glorious Magical Orreries
What we have here is a Cabinet of Wonders, a place where things of interest are set out, in possibly bizarre, possibly fetishistic presentation, for perusal by the discerning, who understand that presentation, and scientific interest, are all a form of magic.
National Schools' Observatory
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to 'look through' a really large telescope? Well here is your chance! Introducing the Liverpool Telescope. This world-class telescope is being made available for you to use. Explore the far reaches of the Universe yourself using one of the world's largest robotic telescope!
Original orrery planetary model by John Rowley, 1712-1713
Dated 1712--3, this planetary model was made by the London instrument maker, John Rowley. Called an orrery or more correctly a tellurium, it is a demonstration device to show the motions of the Earth and Moon around the Sun. Such apparatus became popular during seventeenth century especially after Sir Isaac Newton published his universal theory of gravity. This particular example was made for Charles Boyle, the fourth Earl of Orrery in Ireland. Rowley copied it from an earlier example made by the London clock maker, George Graham. Much admired in its day, it was given the title, 'orrery' after its owner, a name that was subsequently applied to later planetary models or machines.
Orrery Maker (Australia)
Welcome to Orrery Maker, Brian Greig makes exquisite orreries and planetarium machines for sale.
Orreries UK
Peter Grimwood produces museum quality Orreries and other astronomical models. He also produces orrery designs for clients who want to build their own models and can supply gear sets for Orreries and Planetariums.
Orreries and Planetaria for Curious Minds
Most of what's on this site, except the globes. You'll end up at Curious Minds to buy anything on this site.
Solar System Live by John Walker
You can view the entire Solar System, or just the inner planets (through the orbit of Mars). Controls allow you to set time and date, viewpoint, observing location, orbital elements to track an asteroid or comet, and a variety of other parameters.
0 August 31, 2009