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A mid-18th century celestial chart

Planisphaerium Coeleste.

Augsburg, c.1742. Original colour. 505 x 590mm.
Stock #:  26233

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Description

A decorative celestial map, with spheres containing the northern and southern constellations, with a further seven astronomical illustrations, also in spheres, including the solar system according to Ptolemy, Copernicus and Brahe. At the top are allegorical figures including cherubs representing the objects of the Solar System.

Condition:

A good example.

References:

WARNER: The Sky Explored, p.164.

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