Orrery planetary model by Parkes and Hadley, 1889-1894

Made:: 1889-1894 in England

Orrery by Parkes and Hadley to illustrate motions of Sun and Earth/Moon, complete with accessories in fitted box

Details

Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1985-12

Materials:: brass, steel, paper and complete

Measurements:: overall: 280 x 360 x 280 mm

type:: demonstration models, orreries, planetaria (models) and terrestrial globe

credit:: Trevor Philip and Sons

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