Description
Features Bubinga finish wood, six silver aluminum tubes, and removable windcatcher for easy customization. 3' long.
Earth - Brown/Silver - This chime is named for the "blue planet," the planet we call home. The third planet from the sun, Earth is the only planet whose name does not come from Greek or Roman mythology. 6 silver aluminum tubes. Overall Length: 37” - Diameter: 7”.
Mars - Brown/Silver - The Chimes of Mars is named for the mysterious "red planet". Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is the 4th planet from the sun. Its nickname comes from the iron oxide that is so prevalent on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance. 5 silver aluminum tubes. Overall Length: 17” - Diameter: 4”.
Mars - Bronze - The Chimes of Mars is named for the mysterious "red planet". Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is the 4th planet from the sun. Its nickname comes from the iron oxide that is so prevalent on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance. Bubinga finish wood. Five bronze aluminum tubes. Overall Length: 17" - Diameter: 4".
Pluto - Verdigris - The Chimes of Pluto is named for the outermost planet in our solar system. Discovered in 1930, and reclassified as a "dwarf planet" in 2006, Pluto is composed primarily of rock and ice. Cherry-finish wood with removable windcatcher. Overall Length: 27".
Polaris - Bronze - This chime is named for the North Star, which marks Earth's celestial north pole. Part of three different constellations, Polaris is the end of the handle in The Little Dipper, part of Ursa Minor (the smaller bear), and it's the "jewel" in a semicircle of stars that make up a constellation called "The Engagement Ring." Because Polaris appears to be motionless, it is used in navigation and is associated with a steadfast nature. Five bronze aluminum tubes. Overall Length: 22" - Diameter: 4".
Saturn - Bronze - Saturn is sometimes called "The Jewel of the Solar System" because of its beautiful rings, which are wide and thin. Saturn is the second largest planet, big enough to hold more than 760 Earths, but has a density less than water. It's also the root of the word "Saturday," which is sometimes thought of as "the jewel of the week" here on Earth. Overall Length: 47"
Venus - Bronze - This chime is named for the 2nd planet from the Sun. Venus is often called the "morning star" or "evening star" since it is clearly visible at these times. Five bronze aluminum tubes. Overall Length: 58" - Diameter: 6".