It’s no secret that space is a vacuum. Not a sound can be heard in it. Still, the heavenly bodies and music go together wonderfully. Just something about the combo that inspires people. For example, the English composer Gustav Holst wrote several pieces of music for the individual planets at the beginning of the 20th century, which even served as inspiration for film soundtracks like Gladiator, Star Wars and ALIEN.

So it probably stands to reason to combine a music box and a so-called Orrery – a mechanical model that shows the orbit of the planets. And the best part is that you can assemble it yourself! The Starry Night Mechanical Music Box Wood Construction Kit! consists of 84 pre-cut wooden parts and various metal parts that can be assembled without additional tools and without glue. All you need is the enclosed manual, a little dexterity and patience.

Once assembled, you’ll only have to wind the mechanical spring on the underside and the planets will rotate to the melody of Memory from the musical Cats.

The delicate, high-quality wooden parts, in combination with the sparkling beads representing the planets, ensure that the music box is perfect as a decoration for any room. It’s particularly effective on a desk or bedside table, giving a galaxy dose of relaxation.