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Jesse Ramsden, Orrery

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Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800)
Orrery, second half of 18th century
London, Science Museum, inv. 1936-645

This is the only mechanical planetarium ever manufactured by famous instrument maker Jesse Ramsden. It is incomplete, but the fact that its cover is missing allows us to admire its complex internal workings.