Punch,  20 (1851), 152.

On Orreries' Heads Orreries Accumulate

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary, Drollery

Subjects:

Astronomy, Instruments

Institutions mentioned:

Zoological Society—Gardens


    Reports on a new orrery at the Haymarket that will feature thirteen new moons. Warns that the orrery stands little chance of attracting the public that have a great appetite for such novelties as comets.



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