pamphlet; demonstration model; orrery; planetaria (models)

Made:
1718-1722 in London
author:
Thomas Wright

Book, "A description of an astronomical instrument, being the orrery reduc'd : which shews the use of it so far as relates to the motion of the Earth and Moon, explain'd to the meanest capacity, made either in silver, brass or wood.", by Thomas Wright and published by Thomas Wright, London, [1720?]. Located at the Science Museum Library at Wroughton. Shelfmark: O.B. WRI WRIGHT.

Details

Category:
Printed Books
Object Number:
1934-131
Materials:
paper
type:
pamphlet, demonstration model, orrery and planetaria (models)
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court