- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- William Wilson
- Primary inscriptions
- New Astronomical Model for Use in Schools and Colleges
- Object type
- Orrery
- Dimensions
- Height: 567mm Width: 889mm Depth: 312mm Weight: 32.25kg
- Inventory No
- 10083
Description
A model Orrery that uses a series of pulleys instead of the usual gears. The Orrery is stored in a large wooden crate along with various accessories. There is a drawer that contains various instruction manuals and other accessories. When unpacked the Orrery sits on a sheet od circular fabric that is labelled with the months of the year.
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