orrery

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a clockwork model of the solar system
{n} an instrument to show the revolutions of the planets
of bodies in the solar system
{i} device for simulating planets, planetarium
An apparatus which illustrates, by the revolution of balls moved by wheelwork, the relative size, periodic motions, positions, orbits, etc
planetarium consisting of an apparatus that illustrates the relative positions and motions of bodies in the solar system by rotation and revolution of balls moved by wheelwork; sometimes incorporated in a clock
An orrery
planetarium
orreries
plural of orrery
orrery

    Silbentrennung

    or·re·ry

    Türkische aussprache

    ôrıri

    Aussprache

    /ˈôrərē/ /ˈɔːrɜriː/

    Etymologie

    [ 'or-&r-E, 'är- ] (noun.) 1713. Named after Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery (1676-1731), for whom such a device was made.
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