The orrery was bought new in 1913. It does not show Pluto which was not discovered until 1930. It was incorrect for 76 years, but now that Pluto has been demoted to a dwarf planet it is once again up to date.
Photos!!! September 26th 2011 This weekend was Edinburgh Doors Open Day 2011. On Saturday I took a detour past the Fire Museum and ended up at the Sheriff Department. I took a tour and watched a mock trial. I then wandered in the wrong direction and by the time I got to the John Knox House the tickets were sold out so I went to the Simpsons House. Of course it was closed by the time I got there so all in all it was a bit of a ... read more
Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Midlothian » Edinburgh Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more
This blog is to recount the whereabouts and fabulous adventures as I travel to far away lands. Well mostly it is so that I can remember where I went and what I saw.... full info