Basic Orbit Orrery

Study Eleven Celestial Objects with Light–up Sun

• Demonstrate motion of planets in our Solar System
• Show students that the Sun is source of light in the Solar System

Teach introductory astronomy with this basic hands–on model of the solar system including a sun that lights up, the eight planets, Pluto and the Earth’s Moon. Planets can be rotated by hand around the sun and the moon simultaneously around the Earth. The battery–powered, sun casts visible light on to the face of orbiting planets, mimicking the true patterns of the solar system. Requires two AA batteries, not included. Height: 4"; Diameter of largest orbit: 15".