Solar System Orrery Model Grand Planetary Display

Historical Craftsmanship Meets Astronomy

The Grand Orrery Solar System Model beautifully demonstrates the orbital movement of planets and moons, combining art and science into a striking display piece. Inspired by 18th-century designs, this orrery showcases not only the “naked-eye” planets out to Saturn but also expands to include Pluto and 28 moons, offering a complete solar system experience.

Accurate Orbital Representation

Each planet and moon is carefully designed to show relative orbital speeds with precision. The Earth-Moon system highlights the compound motion of the moon’s orbit around Earth while Earth continues its path around the Sun. Mercury completes 1,028 orbits in the time it takes Pluto to complete just one, with Mercury’s orbit taking only four seconds compared to Pluto’s nearly four hours.

Elegant Design and Materials

The Sun, planets, and moons are represented by spheres crafted from semi-precious stone, while the orbits are driven by a system of visible brass gears. The entire model rests within a twelve-sided oak barrel casing supported by solid brass feet. A brass calendar and zodiacal ring rise above the base, crowned by a detachable solid brass armillary half-sphere for an exquisite finishing touch.

Key Features

• Detailed Planetary Display: Includes 9 planets, Pluto, and 28 moons.

• Accurate Orbital Speeds: Demonstrates true relative orbital motion.

• Premium Materials: Semi-precious stone spheres, solid brass gears, and oak casing.

• Historic Design: Modeled after 18th-century orrery craftsmanship.

• Visible Gear System: Moving brass gears show the mechanics of planetary motion.

• Decorative Base: Oak barrel casing with 12 brass feet and zodiacal calendar ring.

• Armillary Crown: Detachable solid brass half-sphere crowns the display.

• Educational & Decorative: Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, collectors, or display.

Product Specifications

• Material: Wood, semi-precious stone, solid brass

• Height: 8 inches

• Width: 5 inches

• Design: Handcrafted with engraved brass zodiacal ring and oak casing

What’s Included

• 1 x Grand Orrery Solar System Model

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planets and moons are included in this orrery?
The Grand Orrery includes 9 planets (including Pluto) and 28 moons, with each represented by semi-precious stone spheres.

Does the orrery show accurate orbital speeds?
Yes. The gear system demonstrates relative orbital speeds Mercury takes about four seconds per orbit, while Pluto requires nearly four hours.

What materials is the orrery made from?
The model is crafted from semi-precious stone, solid brass gears, and a wooden oak casing.

Is the model functional or decorative?
It is both. The moving gears accurately demonstrate orbital mechanics while also serving as a decorative, handcrafted astronomy display.

What size is the orrery?
The model measures 8 inches tall and 5 inches wide, making it suitable for tabletops, display cabinets, or desks.