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orrery a mechanical model of the solar system in which the planets can be moved at the correct relative velocities around the sun orrery [′ȯr·ər·ē] (astronomy) A model of the solar system equipped with mechanical devices to make the planets move at their correct relative velocities around the sun. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Veal had an orrery, an electrifying machine, a turning lathe, a theatre (in the wash-house), a chemical apparatus, and what he called a select library of all the works of the best authors of ancient and modern times and languages. |
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