The Orbit Orrery model of the Sun lights up and
features the planets as far as Neptune. The Earth has a moon and the planets
can be moved around the Sun by hand and the Moon around the Earth. This orrery
is suited to demonstrating the shape and motions of the solar system at Key
Stage 2 and 3 levels of education in astronomy.
It demonstrates the overall shape of the solar
system and the relative movements of the planets and the Earth's moon. The
hands-on model with teaching guide helps pupils understand the solar system
including its shape, the sun as the source of its light, planetary orbits, the
planets' names and which planets may be seen on given days. The planets, can be
rotated by hand around the Sun which lights up while the moon can be rotated
around the Earth. The planets are relative in terms of their size as they
appear in the solar system.
Overall height: 100mm.
Diameter of largest Orbit 38cm.
Requires 2 x AA batteries (not included) to
light the sun.
Teachers notes and battery holder included.
Learning Outcomes
Key Stage 3 Physics - Matter: Our
sun as a star, other stars in our galaxy, other galaxies.
Key Stage 4 Physics - Space Physics: The
main features of the solar system.
Key Stage 4 Physics - Motion and Forces: Non-contact
forces: gravity forces acting at a distance on Earth and in space, forces
between magnets, and forces due to static electricity. Relate linear
motion to our other relative motions, such as the earth’s relative to the
Sun.
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