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  • Collection: Site: Orrery

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The orrery in its display on the landing between the ground and first floors at the School of Physics.

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The orrery in its display on the landing between the ground and first floors at the School of Physics.

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The orrery in its display on the landing between the ground and first floors at the School of Physics.

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The display description of the orrery

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Closeups of the various features of the orrery mentioned in the description

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A closeup of the four inner planets of the orrery. These are driven by the mechanism at the right rates. The moon also revolves around the earth in the model.

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Closeup of outer rim engraved with the months and Zodiac signs.

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Closeup of the earth and moon display on the orrery. The moon is also driven around the earth by the mechanism driving the earth around the sun.
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