[f. Gr. εἶδ-ος form + οὐρανός heaven.] The name given to a mechanical contrivance for representing the motions of the heavenly bodies; cf. ORRERY.
1825. Mar. Edgeworth, Frank (Sequel) (ed. 2), II. 242. He saw in large letters … Orrery and Eidouranion.
1829. T. L. Peacock, Misfort. Elphin, 82. Astronomy … elevating the mind, as the eidouranion lecturers have it, to sublime contemplations.
