Buy Solar System Orrery from Cochranes of Oxford - a model of the planets and solar system, including a model of the Sun, which lights up, and the planets as far out as Pluto. The Earth is complete with its moon. The planets can be moved around the Sun by hand, and the Moon moved around the Earth. The Orbit Orrery is ideal for demonstrating the shape and motions of our solar system.

• Ideal for demonstrating the shape and motions of our solar system
• Includes a model of the Sun, which lights up, and the planets as far out as Pluto
• The Earth is complete with its moon
• Planets can be moved around the Sun by hand, and the Moon moved around the Earth
• Height: 10cm
• Diameter of largest orbit (Pluto): 40cm
• Great for discussions of planet names, structure of the solar system, orbits around the Sun, Earth and its Moon, etc.

Note: Requires 2x AA batteries, not included.

How does the Earth's axis and position of the Moon affect the world's climate, daylight and seasons? The Orbit Tellurium 2 demonstrates these concepts to children in an inspiring and fascinating way.

This interactive 3D teaching model from Cochrane's of Oxford shows the Sun, Earth and Moon, correctly geared and tilted to show each month as the Earth orbits the Sun.

The flexible design of the Orbit Tellurium 2 instantly engages pupils and illustrates complex relationships more easily. It is an ideal model to aid lessons on: Day and night, Seasons of the year, The sun's movement across the sky. Changing length of daylight, Shadows, The phases of the Moon, The crescent moon from different latitudes, Eclipses of the Moon and Sun, Use of sundials and shadow sticks, Lunar months and festivals linked to the Moon.

• Rotate the model and watch as the Earth orbits the Sun, the Moon orbits the Earth and the Earth spins on its axis
• Shine the light from the Sun onto the Earth to model night and day, the seasons and eclipses and create shadows
• Use the small-scale Earth and Moon on an inclined orbit to give an accurate demonstration of the phases of the Moon and show why eclipses do not happen every month
• Contains: Tellurium model with accessory tidy, two sizes of Earth and Moon, stick-on model person, sundial, date, eclipse and phase of the moon indicator cards plus teacher guide with suggested activities
• Power transformer included (No batteries required)
• Size: 65cm long, 25cm high

This Helios Orrery and Star Dome model from Cochrane's can be set up as either a basic orrery or an orrery with a star dome. Look through the dome to see the stars visible from earth for your latitude and the time of year. See how the stars and constellations have fixed locations in space and how the planets orbit the Sun. The dome shows all the major stars and constellations around the ecliptic and over the Northern hemisphere.

The following subjects can be studied with the Orrery and Star Dome model:
• The Planets in their orbits (length of a year, inferior and superior planets and more)
• The Moon and its phases
• Eclipse basics
• Time - solar, sidereal and G.M.T. The ecliptic and the Zodiacal constellations
• How the planets appear to move against the night sky
• Use of the Helios outside at night - where should the stars appear in the sky?

Most children love learning about the planets and this Giant Magnetic Solar System from Learning Resources will really capture their attention. These full-colour magnets can help you model all the concepts of the solar system, simply by using a whiteboard. The magnets include the 8 main planets, plus Pluto, the sun, the moon and the asteroid belt.

• Set of 12 magnets
• Largest magnet 25cm diameter
• Suitable for ages 5+
• Manufacturer's part LER 6040

A set of models of the Sun, planets and the earth's Moon that will encourage students to learn about the position, order, size and shape of the contents of the solar system. When the lesson is finished simply hang everything from the ceiling.

• Made from durable washable plastic
• Hanging hooks provided
• Can be deflated for easy storage
• Supplied complete with foot-pump repair kit and activity guide
• Suitable for Key Stages 1 & 2 (ages 5 to 11)

An inflatable globe that shows continents, countries (differentiated by colour), major cities, oceans, lakes, rivers and other topographical features.

• Enlivens geography lessons
• Includes activity guide, repair kit and display hook
• Globe measures approximately 11 inches in diameter
• Suitable for Key Stages 1, 2, 3 & 4 (ages 5 to 16)