Grand Orrery
A "grand orrery" was an eighteenth century term used to describe an astronomical instrument which included the motions of planets and their satellites, as well as the Earth and Moon.
Other narratives:
- Inventory no. 39896 - Former Display Label
- Special project: Out in Oxford 2017 – an LGBTQ+ collections trail (Grand orrery showing Ganymede)
- The clockwork universe
- Orrery and globes grouping
Related Objects:
- Inventory No. 14460, "Print, Advertisement for A Course of Astronomical Lectures, Illustrated with a Geastrodiaphanic, or Grand Transparent Orrery, by Mr. M. Holden, Printed by F.B. Wright, Liverpool, 1815-1826", Holden, Moses
- Inventory No. 14469, "Print, Advertisement for Astronomical Lecture with Dioastrodoxon or Grand Transparent Orrery, Accompanied by Sacred Music, Printed by J. Munday and Son, Oxford, Mid 19th Century"
- Inventory No. 14471, "Print, (Negative Photocopy) Advertisement for Astronomical Lecture with Eidouranion, or Grand Transparent Orrery, Delivered by Mr Bird, Original 1817, Printed by Munday and Slatter, Oxford, 20th Century"
- Inventory No. 39896, "Grand Orrery, by Heath & Wing, London, c. 1758-1773" [1924-41], Heath & Wing