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A 3D model of Johannes Kepler's diagram of the inner planets, first published in his Mysterium Cosmographicum of 1596. At that time six planets were known, and the hypothesis that their orbits were spherical shells nested between the five Platonic solids seemed as reasonable as string theory does now.
This model shows polyhedra corresponding to the inner planets:
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. Next outwards would be the
tetrahedron followed by Jupiter, then a cube and Saturn, the outermost
planet known.
Kepler's Inner Planets, 80mm glass cube – $72
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Without illumination the crystal works best on a dark background. It comes with clear rubber feet to avoid scratching your desk or mantel. On the left, this base lights up your molecule. Black with white LEDs that are cool and energy-efficient, it's bright enough for the office by day, or a brilliant nightlight. |
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