All articles tagged with #orrery
Mike from Chronova Engineering has created an exceptionally small orrery, measuring about 20 mm across, featuring the Sun-Earth-Moon system. The intricate model showcases advanced watchmaking skills, with tiny gears and detailed craftsmanship. The process, including milling and resin casting, is captivating to watch.
Lego has unveiled its upcoming Technic set, the Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit, which allows users to build a rotating replica of the Earth, moon, and sun to observe their orbits and interactions in space. The set includes educational details such as printed rings to depict moon phases and months to track Earth's orbit. Priced at $75, the Technic set showcases Lego's recent focus on space exploration and offers a unique blend of entertainment and education.
A maker named Illusionmanager has created a ceiling-mounted orrery, a mechanical model of the Solar System, using a simple mechanism. The planets can freely move along their orbit's axis, except for Mercury, which is moved by a hidden motor inside the Sun. The positions of the planets are updated once a day at midnight using an ESP32 connected to the internet. The planet models are hung from thin aluminum tubes attached to wooden mounts. This design offers a simpler alternative to traditional orreries with complex gear systems.