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Object number
A-452
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Classification
Astronomical Model
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Object name
Orrery
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Creator
George Phili & Sons
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Description
One large tabletop orrery by George Phili & Sons. Orrery is circular wooden base with brass tellurian atop. Tellurian contains orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, with their associated satellites. There is a large crack running through the top of the wooden base. Surrounding the edges of the wooden base are compass directions as well as zodiac symbol names. Gores on globe are missing as well as a few satellites for Saturn.
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Material
wood, paper, brass
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Dimensions
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12.5 |
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| Width |
18 |
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