{"product_id":"solar-system-grand-orrery-model-detailed-planetary-display","title":"Solar System Grand Orrery Model – Detailed Planetary Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the cosmos in a new way with this elaborately crafted orrery. It brings the planets of our solar system and their motions to life in striking detail, serving as both a decorative centerpiece and an educational tool that demonstrates the mechanics of celestial movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model includes a full set of nine planets, including Pluto, along with 28 moons. A dynamic display shows the Moon tracing its path around Earth while Earth travels around the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotion and Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury completes 1,028 orbits around the Sun for every one orbit Pluto completes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the model's mechanism, Mercury's orbit takes about 4 seconds, while Pluto's takes about 4 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sun, planets, and moons are made from fine semi-precious stone spheres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass planet versions with stone moons are available by special order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe piece runs on batteries unless another option is specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fully exposed mechanism sits beneath the rotating planets, showing detailed solid brass gears in operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA twelve-sided oak barrel houses the gear assembly and rests on twelve solid brass feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn engraved brass calendar and zodiac ring sits atop twelve brass pillars, raising it above the oak barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detachable solid brass armillary half-sphere crowns the top of the orrery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTower Orrery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass, stone, wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 7 inches (17.78 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 5 inches (12.7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 5 inches (12.7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Weldnewyork","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54065024696613,"sku":"10638845182218-53791806685450","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/1210\/7301\/files\/a2c8a073e15d3858726b897df3cc6e2a_fddf5d12-6962-45d7-bc7a-19ba5793919c.jpg?v=1791987676","url":"https:\/\/weldnewyork.com\/en-gb\/products\/solar-system-grand-orrery-model-detailed-planetary-display","provider":"Weldnewyork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}