orrery
orrery · orreries
планетарий
Planetenmaschine, Orrery
A clockwork model of any given solar systemA clockwork model of any given solar system.
UK/ˈɒɹ.ə.ɹi/US/ˈɔɹ.ə.ɹi/
» Orrery is a mechanic model of the Solar System.
Meaning
2 sensesA clockwork model of any given solar system.
Planetenmaschine, Orrery
планетарийplanetarij
(figuratively)A conceptual model of someone's worldview.
More definitions
- planetarium consisting of an apparatus that illustrates the relative positions and motions of bodies in the solar system by rotation and revolution of balls moved by wheelwork; sometimes incorporated in a clock
Examples
1 sentencesOrrery is a mechanic model of the Solar System.
Translations
3 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
clockwork model:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
clockwork model:
Origin
Named after Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery (1676–1731), for whom such a device was madeNamed after Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery (1676–1731), for whom such a device was made. The placename is from Irish Orbhraighe, originally the name of a tribe (Orbh-raighe (“Orb's people”)), and then of a territory and a barony.
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