Quick Answer: The Orbit Orrery is a hand-operated model of the solar system with a Sun that lights up and planets out to Neptune, showing the overall shape of the solar system and the relative movements of the planets and the Earth's moon.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Sun lights up, powered by 2 x AA batteries (not included)
Planets as far as Neptune, sized relative to one another
Planets move around the Sun by hand, and the Moon around the Earth
Overall height 100 mm; largest orbit 38 cm in diameter
Teachers notes and battery holder included
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Overall height
100 mm
Largest orbit diameter
38 cm
Power
2 x AA batteries (not included)
Planets
As far as Neptune, Earth with moon
About This Product
With its teaching guide, the model helps pupils understand the shape of the solar system, the Sun as its source of light, planetary orbits, the planets' names and which planets may be seen on given days. Pupils move the planets around the Sun by hand to follow their relative movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What lights the Sun in the Orbit Orrery? The Sun is lit by 2 x AA batteries, which are not included; a battery holder is supplied.
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