Orrery
Orrery
Orrery
Orrery
Orrery
Orrery

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Orrery,

1770

David Rittenhouse, 1732–1796; born Germantown, PA; died Philadelphia, PA
PP693
An orrery is a model of the solar system used to determine planetary movement. Princeton's orrery became a symbol of scientific promise for America, as it was the first made in the United States. It was created in 1770 by David Rittenhouse, an astronomer and clockmaker from Philadelphia.
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Title
Orrery
Dates

1770

Maker
David Rittenhouse
Medium
Wood and metal
Credit Line
Princeton University
Object Number
PP693
Culture
American
Type
orreries
Materials
wood, metal
Subject
stars, multimedia works

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