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Solar System Model

Solar System Model

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Inspired by the original Orrery and the classical scientific instruments of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, this mechanical model of the solar system is not only a work of art, but a functioning model of the solar system as it is known in the time that we are living. When complete, this beautiful model stands 37cm high with a span of 60cm at its widest point – a truly impressive museum-quality statement piece to display in your own home.

The Brass Gear Train

This unique design features an exposed gear train that controls the speed and ratio of the orbits of the eleven planets as they move around the sun. Made from solid brass, the gears and hand-polished and lacquered to minimise tarnishing.

The Planets

Fashioned from silver-plate, your planets are hand painted to capture the nature and defining characteristics of the real planets. They slot easily on to a fixed pin at the top of each support arm. The major moons of each planet are silver plated steel.

An Original Design

The solar system model is adapted from an original 1980s design by British engineer, inventor and metal worker Louis Calmels. This version was first created in 2008 and and was endorsed by Sir Patrick Moore who said “This Orrery is attractive and accurate and I heartily recommend it”.

Specification

  • The finished model is 37cm tall, with a span of 60cm.
  • The gears are made of solid brass.
  • It features 8 planets (Earth,  Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, Venus) plus 3 dwarf planets (Ceres, Pluto and Eris)
  • The motor is included.
  • Assembly instructions and toolkit included.

Designed in the UK by Louis Calmels and originally released by Eaglemoss Publications Ltd in 2008

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Delivery

Delivery is free within the UK and to selected international destinations.

Delivery to UK


Delivery is free within the UK

One-Off Kits

Orders placed before 11:00 Monday to Friday are sent with DPD on a 24 hour tracked service and will be delivered the next working day*. Orders placed after 13:00 on Friday or at any time Saturday or Sunday will be delivered the following Tuesday*.

*Delivery to Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Scilly Islands and the Scottish Highlands and Islands take 2 working days. Delivery to HS1 - HS9, KW15 - KW17 and ZE1 - ZE3 post codes takes 2-4 working days. Orders are not dispatched at the weekend or on UK Public Holidays, and there are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or UK Public Holidays.

Monthly Kits

Orders placed before 11:00 Monday to Friday will be delivered via Royal Mail's Tracked 48 Service which usually takes 2-3 days. Orders placed after 13:00 on Friday or at any time Saturday or Sunday will be sent on Monday. Subsequent kits will be sent out 30 days after the despatch of your first kit.

Orders are not dispatched at the weekend or on UK Public Holidays, and there are no deliveries on Sundays or UK Public Holidays.

Delivery outside UK

Deliveries are sent on a tracked service and generally arrive within 7 to 10 days.

Please note that in some countries you may be liable for an import duty charge

Returns and Refunds

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at at support@boxoftricks.co.uk. If your return is accepted, we'll send instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return question at support@boxoftricks.co.uk.

Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon receipt and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.

Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.

Subscription Information

At present, our subscription service is available to customers in the UK only.

Orders placed before 11:00 Monday to Friday will be delivered the next working day.

Orders placed after 13:00 on Friday or at any time Saturday or Sunday will be delivered the following Tuesday.

Subsequent despatches will be sent out the following calendar month after the despatch of your first kit.

You can cancel at any time.

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The 4 hardback books will be sent with the 6th delivery.

The gemstones will be sent with the 12th delivery.

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