Eclipse Demonstration Model
Model to illustrate causes of eclipses by Henri Robert, Paris. One of twelve models thought to have been purchased at the 1867 Paris Exposition (see note).
- Object Number:
- 1868-2/1
- type:
- eclipse model
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LicenseModel to illustrate causes of eclipses by Henri Robert, Paris
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Model to illustrate causes of eclipses by Henri Robert, Paris
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Model to illustrate causes of eclipses by Henri Robert, Paris
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Model to illustrate causes of eclipses by Henri Robert, Paris
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Model to illustrate causes of eclipses by Henri Robert, Paris
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Model to illustrate causes of eclipses by Henri Robert, Paris
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Model to illustrate causes of eclipses by Henri Robert, Paris. One of twelve models thought to have been purchased at the 1867 Paris Exposition (see note).
Dated to the1860s, this model was made by the Parisian instrument maker, Robert Henri to illustrate the causes of lunar and solar eclipses. This view shows the Earth--Moon globes next to the Zodiac Ring and brass Sun orb. Mounted on the brass ring the Moon globe will rotate through string and pulleys as the wood and metal framework is turned. As the Moon globe crosses the zodiacal ring, showing the Sun's path in the sky, an eclipse will occur if all three bodies lie in a straight line. The model is from a now incomplete set that was purchased for the Science Museum by Colonel Scott at the 1867 Paris Exposition.
Details
- Category:
- Astronomy
- Object Number:
- 1868-2
- Materials:
- walnut (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), string, ivory and complete
- Measurements:
-
overall: 300 mm x 240 mm x 800 mm,
- type:
- demonstration model and eclipse demonstration
- credit:
- Robert, M.H.
Parts
Eclipse Demonstration Model
Two small ivory hemispheres with retaining bolt, from model to illustrate causes of eclipses by Henri Robert, Paris. One of twelve models thought to have been purchased at the 1867 Paris Exposition (see note).
Hemispheres from Eclipse Demonstration Model
Two imitation ivory hemispheres with retaining bolt, component for model to illustrate causes of eclipses by Henri Robert, Paris. One of twelve models thought to have been purchased at the 1867 Paris Exposition (see note).
- Object Number:
- 1868-2/3
- type:
- eclipse model
