Schenck, Peter[Double Hemisphere Celestial Chart with Classical Constellations] Planisphærium Coeleste. Amsterdam: circa 1705 Copper-engraved map (sheet size: 508 x 597 mm). Full original color; minor soiling. A striking celestial chart, accomplished by one of the period's greatest mapmakers This double hemisphere celestial chart gives the Classical constellations north and south as well seven illustrations of various astronomical theories and phenomena including a comparison of stellar magnitudes, three theories of the planetary arrangement of our system, an illustration of lunar eclipses, the lunar influence on tides, and the passage of the Earth around the sun. REFERENCEKoeman, Atlantes Neerlandici Sche 1 & p.119Condition reportCondition as described in catalogue entry. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
Schenck, Peter[Double Hemisphere Celestial Chart with Classical Constellations] Planisphærium Coeleste. Amsterdam: circa 1705 Copper-engraved map (sheet size: 508 x 597 mm). Full original color; minor soiling. A striking celestial chart, accomplished by one of the period's greatest mapmakers This double hemisphere celestial chart gives the Classical constellations north and south as well seven illustrations of various astronomical theories and phenomena including a comparison of stellar magnitudes, three theories of the planetary arrangement of our system, an illustration of lunar eclipses, the lunar influence on tides, and the passage of the Earth around the sun. REFERENCEKoeman, Atlantes Neerlandici Sche 1 & p.119Condition reportCondition as described in catalogue entry. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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