Tag: astronomy,exoplanets,orrery,armillary sphere,astronomical models,space history,multiplanetary systems,science education
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Have You Ever Seen an Orrery or Armillary Sphere of an Exoplanet System?
Did you know that while we’ve been building intricate models of our own solar system for centuries, almost no one makes them for other star systems with exoplanets? If you’ve ever seen an orrery—those mesmerizing mechanical models showing planets circling the Sun—or a more ancient-looking armillary sphere, you might be surprised to realize they almost […]