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Celestial Maps & Charts |
Celestial Maps"Constellations"A folio of celestial maps "laid down to the Gnomonic Projection: they are projected on the map in perspective: that is as they would be at a given moment by a Camera Lucida... The distinguishing feature of it is, those stars which are in the same straight line, are still in the same staight line in the map, which gives great facility in finding any particular star. In maps 1-6, the distance of a star from the centre of the map, measured in the direcion of the equator..." Original copper engravings by James and Charles Walker after the consellation map designed by William Clarke then drawn by W. Newton. The Pictorial imagery has original hand colouring. Published by George Cox, London from 1853 - 1855 Condition = Excellent with distinct platemarks . Size from plate mark= 32 cm x 32 cm. Price = AUD$275 ea. |
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