Envision a breathtaking steampunk metropolis floating among the clouds. Gear-driven airships dock at brass and copper cloud-ports, while intricate clockwork mechanisms anchor the city to the largest cumulonimbus formations. Below, a network of steam-powered bridges and walkways connect floating islands, each bustling with steampunk inhabitants going about their daily lives. In the heart of the city, a grand observatory with a glass dome reflects the sunset, and inside, a massive orrery charts celestial paths using floating cloud globes. The aesthetic is a blend of industrial grunge and ethereal beauty, with warm light emanating from within the structures, casting dramatic shadows on the clouds.