A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery. From a print by William Pether, after a painting by Joseph Wright of Derby. 18th century. To quote Wikipedia, “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.”

A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery.  From a print by William Pether, after a painting by Joseph Wright of Derby.  18th century.   To quote Wikipedia, “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.” Stock Photo
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5269 x 4075 px | 44.6 x 34.5 cm | 17.6 x 13.6 inches | 300dpi

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7 July 2019

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