COLLECTION NAME:
Maps Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL19070009
Reference Number:
1169
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
A Mapp of ye Two Hemispheres of ye Heavens
Alternative Image Title:
Map of the Two Hemispheres of the Heavens
Parent Work Title:
Atlas cælestis: containing the systems and theoryes of the planets, the constellations of the starrs, and other phenomina's of the heavens, with neccesary tables relating thereto
Alternative Parent Work Title:
Atlas Caelestis
Alternative Parent Work Title:
Atlas coelestis : containing the systems and theoryes of the planets the constellations of the starrs. And other phenomina's of the heavens with nessesary tables relateing thereto
Creator:
Seller, John, active 1658-1698
Creator Role:
Author
Creator:
Moore, Samuel, active 1680-1720
Creator Role:
Engraver
Date Created:
1677
Publication Details:
London: Sold by J. Seller
Description:
Celestial chart labeled "A Mapp of ye Two Hemispheres of ye Heavens". Consists of two celestial hemispheres, centred on an equatorial pole using stereographic projection with geocentric orientation. Includes traditional constellation images, signs of the zodiac above and below the hemispheres, and outlines of the planets with their symbols at the lower part.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Language Name:
English
Subject:
Astronomy--Charts, diagrams, etc.--Early works to 1800
Subject:
Constellations--Early works to 1800
Subject:
Stars--Atlases--Early works to 1800
Category of Material:
Printed
Sub-Category:
Maps
Technique Used:
Engraving (printing process)
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
England: Greater London: London
Item Height:
150 mm
Item Width:
100 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Provenance:
Spencer, George John Spencer, Earl, 1758-1834, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2019-07-02
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2019-09
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
