The description and use of the globes and the orrery To which is prefix'd, by way of introduction, a brief account of the solar system

"The Description and Use of the Globes and the Orrery" by Joseph Harris is an 18th-century book exploring the solar system, globes, and orreries. The book gives readers an introduction to the layout of the solar system, explaining how planets orbit the sun. The writer starts with planets nearest to the sun and goes outward. Readers will learn about each planet’s orbit. Math is important, according to the author, when trying to figure out how far the planets are from each other. The book appeals to those with interests in astronomy, math history and science.