Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Sun Earth Moon Orrery is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by LarkysPrints, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Sun Earth Moon Orrery 3D printable model by LarkysPrints

Sun Earth Moon Orrery

Source: Thingiverse by LarkysPrints

The Sun Earth Moon Orrery is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by LarkysPrints. I have always been fascinated by astronomy ever since I was a kid. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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2,575 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-09-21 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 11 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: desk toy, engineering, gears, mechanical, mechanical toy, orrery, space

About this model

I have always been fascinated by astronomy ever since I was a kid. The motions of celestial bodies orbiting around each other were often shown with orreries in ancient times. This is my first attempt at designing a basic orrery with the sun, earth and moon. Too keep things simple the earth completes a full orbit around the sun for every 360 turns of the crank and the moon takes 30 rotations of the crank to orbit around the earth. I will be refining my design in a future version which will hopefully show the orbits of more planets with greater accuracy. Printing and assembling the orrery should be very straight forward. Please refer to the included exploded drawings for the assembly.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Sun Earth Moon Orrery is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by LarkysPrints.
Who made this model?: Designed by LarkysPrints, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.