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Fulton's Orrery

An orrery is a mechanical device that demonstrates the relative positions of planets, and how their orbits work. The workmanship is as complex as it is breathtaking.

 

This one was by John Fulton, who left school at 13 to become a cobbler. His story is fascinating and inspiring. I encourage you to follow the wiki link below.

 

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Fulton_(instrument_maker)

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Uploaded on September 13, 2025
Taken on September 7, 2025