Astronomical Charts and Diagrams

Historical astronomical charts depicting constellations and celestial bodies, showcasing intricate engravings and scientific illustrations.

Map of the earth with the different positions of the moon and the sun, star chart, star map, map in square or circular form according to old ideas about the shape of the world, Johannes van Loon (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1708, paper, engraving, h 430 mm × w 509 mm

Astronomical chart of the Northern hemisphere. Copperplate engraving by Milton after a drawing by L. Hebert from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1820.

Path of projectile ejected at various velocities until sufficient to put it into orbit. From a English translation of Newton's 'Principia'.

Plan of removal planetarium from Eise Eisinga in Franeker, Barentie Willem Dietz, after Klaas Joh. Sannes, 1824 print Arnhem paper etching orrery, planetarium Franeker

Algebraic division, the procedure being displayed in a circular pattern. From Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi...historia. Oppenheim, 1617-19.

A representation of the constellations of the north celestial pole, including Ursa Minor, the Little Bear, or Little Dipper, with the tail attached to the North Star, Polaris, as well, Cephus the King, (here spelled Cephees), Draco, the Dragon, and Camelopardalis the Giraffe, from Johann Bode's 'Uranographia', engraved by Berolini, published 1801.

Systeme de Descartes, Description de l'univers, Manesson-Mallet, Allain, 1630-1706, Etching, 1685 or 1686

Hemelaarts van de Zon around the earth, according to Ptolemyus, Anonymous, 1708 print Hemelaart of the (spiral) lane of the sun around the earth, according to the Ptolemy system. Central the globe with the eastern hemisphere. A bond with the zodiac around the globe. The card is equipped with a degree distribution along the edges. Left and top right the title cartouches. Left and bottom right a putto with a bird on a string. Numbered in the bottom right: 17. paper engraving / etching zodiac; the twelve zodiacal signs together. star-chart, star map. positions of the sun. planets; planetary system, solar system

A representation of the constellations of Canis Major, the Large Dog, Lepus, the Rabbit, Officina Typographica, the Print Shop, Pyxis Nautica, the Mariner's Compass, and Monoceros, the Unicorn, from Johann Bode's 'Uranographia', engraved by Berolini, published 1801.

James Ferguson (25 April 1710 - 17 November 1776) was a Scottish astronomer, instrument and globe maker. It is as the inventor and improver of astronomical and other scientific apparatus, and as a striking instance of self-education, that he claims a place among the most remarkable men of science of his country.

Map of the earth with the different positions of the moon and the sun, star chart, star map, map in square or circular form according to old ideas about the shape of the world, Johannes van Loon (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1708, paper, engraving, h 430 mm × w 509 mm

A new projection of the Eastern Hemisphere of the earth on a plane : shewing the proportions of its several parts nearly as on a globe , Eastern Hemisphere, Maps, Early works to 1800 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Paul Fabricius' 1577 drawing depicts a star map including a comet track, emphasizing astronomical positions and celestial patterns.

Ferdinand Verbiest's map of the celestial hemispheres of the South and North. Ferdinand Verbiest (1623-1688) a Flemish Jesuit missionary in China during the Qing Dynasty. Dated 17th Century

Astronomy ITALY - CIRCA 1940: Vintage illustration of astronomy, circa 1940 in Italy Copyright: xZoonar.com/ClaudioxDiviziax 1743823

Hemelkaart with the northern constellations, Andreas van Luchtenburg (Possible), after Andreas van Luchtenburg, in or after 1684 - Before 1701 print Hemelaart card with the northern constellations, centered around the pole star. Above, in the middle, the title cartouche, worn by putti. At the top left a representation of the Nicolaas Copernicus system. At the top right a representation of the rotation of the earth around the sun. print maker: Rotterdamafter design by: Rotterdampublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving zodiac; the twelve zodiacal signs together. star-chart, star map. planets; planetary system, solar system

Map with prediction of the jobs of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn according to Brahe's System, Anonymous, After Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr, 1702 - 1742 print Map with prediction of the jobs of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, according to Tycho Brahe's system. The title in a beam above the map. Left and top right Figures to clarify the theory. Left and bottom right a sphere with Latin text. paper engraving / etching planets; planetary system, solar system. earth, world as celestial body

1856 Burritt - Huntington Map of the Stars Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere

Engraving depicting the constellation of Pegasus. Pegasus is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the winged horse Pegasus in Greek mythology. Dated 18th century

A representation of the constellations of Ophiuchus, Serpens Ophichi, and Aquila, from Johann Bode's 'Uranographia', engraved by Berolini, published 1801. The celestial atlas was one of the last to contain elaborate artistic figures of the constellations.

Engraving depicting the constellations Scorpius and Libra. Scorpius is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Libra is a constellation of the zodiac. Dated 18th century

Clocks: diagrams for setting-out the dial of a sextant ?. Coloured engraving by J. Pass, 1809.

Planisferii celesti, calcolati per l'anno MDCC, corretti, et aumentati di molte stelle, ad uso dell' Accademia Cosmografica degli Argonauti. Includes notes, dedication, list of star classifications, and tables of star positions. In Coronelli's Atlante veneto, v. 1 (Venetia, 1691). Cataloging, conservation, and digitization made possible in part by The National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.... ,

cartography map Southern hemisphere with the route of the three voyages of James Cook copper engraving by Giovanni Maria Cassini 1789 ""Nuovo Atlante Geografico Universale"" Rome 1801,

Claudius Ptolemy (90-168) Greco-Egyptian geographer. World map. Engraving, 16th century.

Engraving depicting an astronomer's map above a seascape with boats. The illustration is set within an ornate frame.

Engraving depicting the constellations of Orion and Taurus. Orion is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It was named after Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology. Taurus is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Dated 18th century

'The divine harmony of the microcosm and macrocosm, showing the circles of the four elements, the circles of the planets, stars and Primum Mobile, and the heavenly hosts and God. From ''Utriusque cosmi ... historia'' , Oppenheim, by Robert Fludd.'

Copper engraving by Tarocchimeister depicting the empirical sphere, showing concentric circles, celestial symbols, and decorative elements, created before 1467.

Engraving depicting René Descartes' universe, showing how matter which filled it was collected in vortices, with a star at the centre of each, often with orbiting planets. The path of the comet, wandering from vortex to vortex, is shown by the wavy line beginning at N) and moving upwards. René Descartes (1596-1650) a French philosopher, mathematician and scientist. Dated 17th Century

Earth and sun during the four seasons, Sébastien Leclerc (I), 1706 print Numbered at the top right: 67. print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper etching earth, world as celestial body. sun as celestial body. seasons of the year represented by concepts other than personifications, human activities, landscapes, or still lifes of flowers and/or fruits (e.g. biblical scenes)

Complemento del calendario, Estudio arqueológico y jeroglífico del Calendario ó gran libro astronómico histórico y cronológico de los antiguos indios, Abadiano, Dionisio, Unknown, 1889

Southern Star Sky Gotha, Justus Perthes, 1872, Atlas

GSELL-Laurent workshop. Album n ° 2; stained glass project: ornament, rosette. Aquarelle feather. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 39333-9 Album, ornament, stained glass project, rosette, watercolor, pen

Terrestrial globe Date: circa 1800

Diagram depicting the moons of Jupiter. Dated 18th century

Engraving depicting the constellation of Ursa Major. Ursa Major is a constellation in the northern sky, whose associated mythology likely dates back into prehistory. Its Latin name means "greater she-bear", standing as a reference to and in direct contrast with nearby Ursa Minor, the lesser bear. Dated 18th century

Chart of the second half of the star chart of the Northern Skies. Dated 18th century

Graphical depiction of an armillary sphere drawn in ink and feather, created in the early 17th century.

Illustration showing Dante's 'Scheme of the Universe' modified from Michelangelo Caetani, Duca di Sermoneta, La materia della Divina Commedia di Dante Alighieri, Monte Cassino, 1855.

Polus Antarcticus Terra Australis Incognita ca. 1680 - - Mandatory Photo Credit: TAHO.

Engraving depicting the constellation Leo Minor. Leo Minor is a small and faint constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere. Its name is Latin for "the smaller lion". Dated 18th century

Astronomical chart of the constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. Copperplate engraving by Milton after a drawing by L. Hebert from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1820.

Sky chart showing the signs of the Zodiac and other celestial features Date: 1805

The signs of the zodiac Date: 1805

The constellation Argo Navis, Hevelius, Johannes (1611-1687)

Copernican System, Celestial & Astrological Charts

Geography: a combination orrery and globe. Coloured engraving.

1753 Homann Heirs Solar System Astronomical Chart

The Genesis creation narrative is the creation myth of both Judaism and Christianity. The Fourth Day of Creation: Day and night are created. From Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737, by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672 - 1733), a Swiss scholar born at Zurich

America sive novvs orbis respectv Evropaeorvm inferior globi terrestris pars. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Ferro. Four explorers support the circle enclosing the hemisphere in a maritime landscape. The explorers with dates of their discoveries are from top left: Christopher Columbus (1492) and Amerigo Vespucci (1497); from bottom left: Ferdinand Magellan (1519), and Francisco Pizarro (1526). Includes illustrations of ships and a monstrous fish. First map of America to show the White-le Moyne geography of Virginia and Florida. From part 6 of de Bry's Grands voyages... America sive novus orbis respectu Europaeorum inferior globi terrestris pars. America sive novus orbis respectu Europaeorum inferior globi terrestris pars, North America ,area South America Mesoamerica ,area South America America

Sectional view of Earth, showing central fire and volcanoes. From Athanasius Kircher Mundus Subterraneous, 1665

Hercule, la couronne. Flamsteed, John, 1646-1719. Cartographic. Maps. 1795. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Astronomy, Stars, Constellations, Celestial charts

Sectional view of Earth, showing central fire and volcanoes. From Athanasius Kircher 'Mundus Subterraneous', 1665.

Four phases of the Earth's rotation around the sun showing the seasons, with allegories of the four elements. Engraving, 1750.

Le bouvier, les levriers, la chevelure de berenice. Flamsteed, John, 1646-1719. Cartographic. Maps. 1795. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Astronomy, Stars, Constellations, Celestial charts

astronomy measuring instruments armillary sphere with zodiac colour woodcut by Erhard Sch_n title for nativity calendar by Leonhard Regmann Nuremberg 1515 private collection,

Lhydre, la coupe, le corbeau. Flamsteed, John, 1646-1719. Cartographic. Maps. 1795. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Astronomy, Stars, Constellations, Celestial charts

COPERNICUS, Nicolaus (1473-1543). Polish astronomer. 'De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium'. Representation of the solar system. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia).

2nd-century world map from the atlas Geography, Geographia by Claudius Ptolemy, Claudius Ptolemaeus, mathematician, astronomer and geographer

La vierge. Flamsteed, John, 1646-1719. Cartographic. Maps. 1795. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Astronomy, Stars, Constellations, Celestial charts

Design for a bowl, anonymous, c. 1730 - c. 1750 Paris paper. chalk. ink pen

Le taureau. Flamsteed, John, 1646-1719. Cartographic. Maps. 1795. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Astronomy, Stars, Constellations, Celestial charts, Bulls

A representation of his system, showing Earth circling the sun which illumines different parts of the globe according to the time of day and the season of the year Date: 1660

Encyclopedic representation of the moon and planets, anonymous, 1774 print Germany paper etching astrology

Second part of the star chart of the Northern Celestial Hemisphere showing constellations. Engraving of 1747.

Baan van Venus for De Zon, June 6, 1761, Anonymous, After Pieter Idserts, 1761 print Astronomical representation of the track that the planet Venus will follow if it passes before the sun on tomorrow of 6 June 1761, calculated by professor Nicolaas Ypey according to the tables of the astronomer Halley. The Roman figures indicate the hour of the day. paper engraving sun as celestial body. Venus (planet)

Map of the Moon, 1833

Constellations of Cygnus and Hercules

'Map of the North Polar Regions; North Polar Discovery', 1875. From, 'Illustrated Travels' by H.W. Bates. Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London

Including Perseus and Andromeda Date: 1822

Clocks: diagrams for setting-out a sundial. Engraving by A. Bell.

Diagram of the eye, from the work of Roger Bacon (1214-1294), showing light entering the eye. Dated 13th Century

Diagram of the eye, from the work of Roger Bacon (1214-1294), showing light entering the eye. Dated 13th Century

astronomy world views geocentric world view colour lithograph after ""Harmonia Macrocosmica"" by Andreae Cellarius 1660,

The organs of the body and the planets influences on them by Robert Fludd (1574-1637) an English Paracelsian physician with both scientific and occult interests. Dated 17th Century

Horology; John Arnold's chronometer, and Thomas Earnshaw's chronometer with standard detent escapement. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J. Farey from Abraham Rees' "Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary," London, 1817.

Chart showing the constellation of Hercules. Dated 18th century

Geocentric universe and the hierarchies of cherubims and seraphims, etc., leading to God, From Liber Chronicarum Mundi, (Nuremberg Chronicle) by Hartmann Schedel, 1493, Woodcut

First part of the star chart of the Northern Celestial Hemisphere showing constellations. Engraving of 1747.

The divine harmony existing between Man, the microsm, the universe, macrocosm, with God at the top. From "Utriusque cosmi...historia" by Robert Fludd (Oppenheim, 1617-1619) Engraving

Descartes' Universe showing how matter which filled it was collected in vortices with a star at the centre of each, often orbiting planets. From Rene Descartes 'Epistolae' Elzevir, Amsterdam, 1668.

Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Spanish writer and philosopher. Practica Compendiosa Artis Raymundi Lulli, 1523. Book eighth. Astrology subject. Engraving depicting a circular figure describing the hours of the day, the zodiacal signs and their respective months and four seasons. Colored.

A missionary of the Middle Ages tells how he found the place where the Earth touches the Heavens... Date: medieval

Anatomical image IV, Jan Luyken, 1680 - 1688 print Print at the top right marked: fol. 68. Amsterdam paper etching anatomical models (usually series of five figures). biology

Cartography, 16th century. The coasts of Mozambique from ""The East Indies"" by Johannes Hugonis Linschooten. Engraving by Theodore de Bry.

Hemelaart with the southern constellations, Anonymous, c. 1706 print Hemelaart with the southern constellations, according to the traditional layout of Ptolemyus and his followers. At the top left a representation of the surface of the sun, at the top right of the moon. To also see the map Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Below an image of the solar eclipse of 12 May 1706. Under tables with notes about distances and locations of stars and planets. paper engraving / etching zodiac; the twelve zodiacal signs together. star-chart, star map. sun as celestial body. full moon. solar eclipse

Engraving depicting the constellation of Virgo. Virgo is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Dated 18th century

An early depicting of the Hindu system of the universe. The abode of the gods, Meru, is in the centre - the flower of the lotus. The countries known to the Brahmins are shown surrounding Meru, then there is an area of sea and ocean. The Earth is thought of as a flat disk. Dated 17th century

Diagram of the Earth during Carboniferous period. Land - unshaded: Deep sea - diagonal lines: Shallow water - horizontal lines. From an article by Alfred Wegener (1880-1930) on his theory of Continental Drift (Wegener Hypothesis: 1915) published in 'Discovery', London, 1922.

Baan van Venus for the Sun, June 6, 1761, 1761 print Astronomical representation of the track that the planet Venus will follow if it passes before the sun on the morning of 6 June 1761, calculated by professor Nicolaas Ypey according to the tables of the astronomer Halley. The Roman figures indicate the hour of the day. print maker: Northern Netherlandsafter drawing by: Franekerpublisher: Harlingenpublisher: Amsterdampublisher: Franeker paper engraving sun as celestial body. Venus (planet)

Hemisphere Boreal, vintage engraved illustration. Dictionary of words and things - Larive and Fleury - 1895.

Geocentric system of the universe showing the Earth surrounded by Aristotle's four elements, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Woodcut, 1539

Astronomy: diagram of the path of comets. Engraving.

A representation of the constellation of Hydra, the Serpent, accompanied by Sextans, the Sextant, Crater, the Cup, and Corvus, the Crow, from the 'Firmamentum Sobiescianum sive Uranographia' of Johannes Hevelius of Danzig (modern Gdansk), 1687. Hevelius's engravings picture the celestial sphere from the outside looking down at Earth, so the constellations and star patterns are a mirror image of our view from Earth.

Engraving depicting the filling of a balloon in England. Dated 19th Century

Earth touches the heavens, astronomy symbolism

Scheuchzer, 1731-33: spiders

Cassiopée, cépheée, le renne, la petite ourfe, le dragon. Flamsteed, John, 1646-1719. Cartographic. Maps. 1795. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Astronomy, Stars, Constellations, Celestial charts, Dragons, Reindeer

The earth after creation, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

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