Subject: Celestial
Period: 1742 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Coelestis
Color: Hand Color
Size:
23 x 19.2 inches
58.4 x 48.8 cm
Fine celestial chart centered on the autumnal equinox in a gnomic projection between the declinations 45° North and 45° South. Also depicted are the paths of several comets with the dates and names of observers. Includes the major constellations of Virgo and Leo. Panels of Latin text at sides.
References: Warner p. 66 - 1J.
Condition: A
Tiny hole with candlewax in text panel.