The Sun and planets are blown glass supported on arms of carbon fiber extending out from a curvy, finned science fiction Steampunk rocket. All planet orbit velocities are 50,000 times normal, accurate down to four decimal places. Mercury completes one orbit in 2.5335 minutes, Earth in 10.5194 minutes and stately ol' Neptune clocks in at 1.2038 days!
The Zodiac Plates are 1/2 inch thick cast crystal in 12 pie sections, each etched with its corresponding Zodiacal sign and days/months of the year. Here shown with optional polished under surface. Also available as an icy comet nucleus cross section representing the oldest objects in the Solar System, with rich surface textures, interior inclusions and trapped bubbles.
All rest upon a base of hand-crafted solid cherry wood in the form of a mariner's compass rose, supported by eight globe feet. Each of the eight cabinet panels are carved from old woods with data on a planet and its physical properties in relation to Earth.
Dimensions: The orrery is 6' diameter, 5' tall, lighted,
computer motor driven for correct orbits(50K x normal), with hand hewn cherry wood finned rocket and 8 sided cherry base with planet information carved into each side panel.
An interactive computer with touchscreen, which shows different dates is an additional $8500.
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