Antique Print of an Orrery by Hinton, circa 1750

Reference

BG-02641

Date

1750

Region

Celestial

Category

Engraving

Sheet size

31.0 x 20.5 cm (12.2 x 8.1 in)

Condition

Good

Availability

Available

Price

EUR 250

Antique print titled 'A Perspective View of Mr. Hawks's Orrery'. Copper engraving of an orrery. An Orrery is a mechanical model of the solar system that illustrates or predicts the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons, usually according to the heliocentric model. This print originates from 'The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure' by J. Hinton.

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