Orbit Orrery – Hands‑On Solar System Model with Illuminated Sun

The Orbit Orrery is an engaging, hands‑on model designed to help students understand the basic structure and motion of our solar system. This interactive teaching aid includes an illuminated Sun, all eight planets, and the Earth’s Moon, providing a clear and memorable visual representation of planetary orbits.

Planets can be moved around the Sun, allowing pupils to explore orbital motion, relative positioning, and the concept of planets revolving around a central star. Compact yet highly visual, the model measures 10cm high with a maximum orbit diameter of 38cm, making it ideal for classroom demonstrations, science tables, or display use.

Key Features

• Hands‑on orrery model of the solar system
• Includes the Sun, eight planets, and Earth’s Moon
• Light‑up Sun for enhanced visual impact
• Planets can be moved around the Sun to demonstrate orbits
• Supports understanding of planetary motion
• Compact and classroom‑friendly design
• Height: 10cm
• Diameter of largest orbit: 38cm

Ideal for School Science Lessons

The Orbit Orrery is perfectly suited to KS1, KS2, and KS3 science lessons, supporting the teaching of basic astronomy and space science. It provides a tactile and visual approach to concepts that are often difficult to grasp through diagrams alone.

• Introducing the solar system and planet order
• Demonstrating orbits and planetary movement
• Supporting lessons on day, night, and seasons
• Encouraging discussion and enquiry‑based learning
• Enhancing classroom displays and science topic tables

Clear, interactive, and visually engaging, the Orbit Orrery is an excellent resource for bringing space science to life, helping pupils develop a strong foundational understanding of our solar system through hands‑on exploration.