Orbiter Astronomy
Product Code : JA-AE-7201
The Orbiter Astronomy model (SKU JA-AE-7201) is a gear-driven Sun-Earth-Moon model turned by hand, with a 6 in yellow sphere for the Sun, a 4 in globe for the Earth and a 1 in reproduction of the Moon on a 381 mm arm. Turning the handle moves the Earth round the Sun and the Moon round the Earth together. This Sun-Earth-Moon orbiter is supplied by JaincoLab for teaching daylight, night, the seasons and the phases of the Moon.
Specifications
The arm is 381 mm long, with a 6 in (152 mm) Sun, a 4 in (102 mm) Earth globe and a 1 in (25 mm) Moon.
| Product | Orbiter Astronomy |
| SKU | JA-AE-7201 |
| Type | Sun-Earth-Moon orbiter, gear driven, manually turned |
| Arm length | 381 mm |
| Sun | 6 in (152 mm) yellow sphere |
| Earth | 4 in (102 mm) globe |
| Moon | 1 in (25 mm) reproduction of the Moon |
Uses of the Sun-Earth-Moon orbiter
Because the gears link all three bodies, students see the Earth's orbit and the Moon's orbit together.
- Explaining day and night and the seasons
- Showing why the Moon has phases
- Relating the Earth's orbit to the calendar year
- Demonstrating the positions that give eclipses
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the manual orbiter with its Sun sphere, Earth globe and Moon. Order quantity, packing and delivery time are set out on each quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What sizes are the Sun, Earth and Moon?
The Sun is a 6 in yellow sphere, the Earth a 4 in globe and the Moon a 1 in reproduction.
Is this model illuminated?
No. Illuminated versions are listed separately in this range.
Related products
- Illuminated Orbiter 110v
- Illuminated Orbiter Astronomy
- Raised Relief Map of the Moon
- The Planets Microslide
Browse the full astronomy equipment range for related items.
Request a quote
To order the Sun-Earth-Moon orbiter, send the SKU JA-AE-7201, the quantity and the delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page. Tender and project enquiries can be sent through the tenders page.
