Large Ferguson's Orrery
This large Orrery is a beautifully hand made working representation of the Solar System out to Saturn. It can be run on the electric motor which will reproduce a one year cycle every 5 minutes, or hand cranked. Set in a stained American White Oak case the mechanism is produced in brass and hand assembled in a workshop in Berkshire. All the components are produced in the UK. The case features the signs of the zodiac printed onto brass plates.
A selection of beautiful fully working instruments made in the U.K. to the highest specifications by Roy Mallett.
Helios Planetarium / Orrery with Northern Sky Dome
This stunning fully electric model shows the planets orbiting the Sun at their correct relative speeds with a removable Star dome.
The planets from Mercury to Saturn orbit the Sun at their correct relative speeds and the Moon orbits the Earth in synchrony.
Subjects to study:
- The Planets in their Orbits (length of a year, inferior and superior planets and more)
- The Moon and its Phases
- Eclipse Basics
- The Time - solar, sidereal and G.M.T.
The orrery can have all its planets displayed or just one or two. The planets can be positioned for any year or month up to 2020. The speed and direction of rotation can be changed!
Starship Earth
This stunning globe is a three dimensional star atlas. The 40cm diameter outer globe displays all eighty eight constellations and more than 1100 naked eye stars, plus many other night sky features.. The 12cm inner Earth globe ball acts as the setting point for an accurate representation of the visible night sky at any time or place on the globe. A simple three stage setting allows you to pinpoint with great accuracy the sky you see. It comes with a full instruction leaflet to get the best out what would be a fantastic conversation piece, let alone a useful instrument.
About Orreries
An orrery is a mechanical device that illustrates the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons in the solar system in a heliocentric model. They are typically driven by a large clockwork mechanism with a globe representing the Sun at the centre, and with a planet at the end of each of the arms.
The Baader Planetarium/Orrery
This planetarium presents an absolutely unique method of demonstrating celestial relationships. The Baader Planetarium consists of three units: the star globe being black and transparent simultaneously, the solar system including its electric drive system, located inside the globe and – finally – the planetarium’s base containing the control equipment and transformer. The celestial globe of the BAADER PLANETARIUM is made of plexiglass which has been subjected to a black color treatment to obtain approximately 5% transparency. This material provides an amazing optical effect: Under direct light the sphere will appear almost opaque due to the light absorbing and reflecting properties of the plexiglass.
Firstscope Reflector Telescope (IYA 2009)
In 1609, world-renowned Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, introduced an elementary telescope to the growing astronomy community which sparked interest into the mysterious night sky for centuries to come. Four centuries later, in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, Celestron offers the portable FirstScope Telescope. The FirstScope pays tribute to Galileo Galilei and many of history’s most notable astronomers and scientists by displaying their names around the optical tube. We honor the contributions of these men and women, who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us.
National Geographic Planetarium
The planetarium is a globe of the night sky that projects the stars onto your walls and ceiling. The globe slowly revolves to show how the stars move across the night sky! Listen to an audio track describe the mysterious zodiac.
Read more about ancient Greek and Roman star legends in the accompanying manual.
Turn your PC into an astronomical observatory with the Cyber-Sky CD-ROM a fun, educational astronomy program packed with information about the night sky.
And then, when you have finished learning, it becomes a soothing night light. Watch the stars on your ceiling as you drift off to sleep. Requires 6 x AA batteries
Earth and Constellation Globe
Earth by day - space by night - two globes in one! In the daylight the 21cm world map shows geographic features. By night the illuminated star map shows 88 constellations. A light sensor automatically turns globe to the illuminated night view when it gets dark. Elegant design. A fascinating tool for geographers and astronomers alike. New and unique globe
Giant Solar System Mobile
The Giant Solar System Mobile is a mobile for grownups. The planets are suspended from 3-independently moving rods around the 19 cm diameter Sun. This mobile will fascinate the young in age and youthful in heart. The whole mobile measures 137 cm (54") across. Jupiter is 14.5 cm and Earth is 9 cm in diameter.
Remote Controlled Solar System in My Room
An Orbiting Solar System right in your room! Now you can explore the wonders of the solar system right in your own room! Just look up at your ceiling and watch as all eight planets orbit around the light-up sun. Listen as the audio CD takes you on a fascinating tour of our solar system. Use the included light-pointer to locate each planet and make comets and meteors streak through the night sky.
Includes CD Audio Tour of the Solar System, Solar System Mobile Remote Control, Hand-held remote control with built-in light pointer and Meteor Maker!
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