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

England/UK: 'Hercules and Corona Borealis', plate 11 in Urania's Mirror, a set of celestial cards accompanied by 'A Familiar Treatise on Astronomy', Sidney Hall and Richard Rouse, London, 1824

Observations of a comet by Athanasius Kircher. Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680) a German Jesuit scholar and polymath. Dated 17th Century

MythologicaliInterchange of Macrocosm and Microcosm, illustration

Representation of Ptolemy's planetary system which features the Earth at the centre of the Universe Date: 1690

Woodblock engraving depicting the organs of the body and the zodiacal influences on them. Dated 17th century

Engraving depicting Tycho Brahe's celestial globe on which he plotted the positions of the stars he observed. Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) a Danish nobleman and astronomer. Dated 17th Century

Engraving depicting the seasonal occupations of the earth and the signs of the Zodiac governing them. Dated 16th Century

Constellation Card of Ophiuchus and Surrounding Constellations

Elementos de Matematica (Elements of Mathematics), by the Spanish architect and mathematician of The Enlightenment Benito Bails (1730-1797). Astronomy calculations. Volume VII, which is about elements of astronomy. Published in Madrid, 1775.

The comet of 812 directly approaching Earth. The crescent shapes are really streamers from the tail seen head-on, the central part of the crescents and the white patch above where they join is the head of the comet. From Historia universalis omulum cometarum by Stanislaus de Lubienietski (Amsterdam, 1666). Engraving.

The planet Mars seen from Earth. Date: 1702

1878 Migeon Map of the Stars and Constellations

A representation of the constellation of Camelopardalus the Giraffe 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.

volcanism world scheme cut through sphere mit fire zones colour engraving Germany second half 17th century private collection,

Design for The Magic Flute: The Hall of Stars in the Palace of the Queen of the Night, Act 1, Scene 6 After Karl Friedrich Schinkel German Karl Friedrich Thiele German Published by Ludwig Wilhelm Wittich German 1847-49 Schinkel, the most prominent and prolific German architect of the nineteenth century, also worked for Berlins major theatrical stages. His designs for a 1816 production of Mozarts opera Die Zauberflöte remain his best known. Inspired by the Masonic themes incorporated in the operas libretto, most of Schinkels sets are in a resolutely Egyptian style.The pair shown here at left evokes the land reigned over by the evil Queen of the Night; the two at right are for the operas second act, when the princely pair Tamino and Pamina progress through the realm of Sarastro. A selection of thirty-two designs was published several times from 1819 on; the Museums impressions appear to be from the first edition. Great care was taken in the publication of the plates, which were finished

Engraving depicting the seasonal occupations of the earth and the signs of the Zodiac governing them. Dated 16th Century

Hydra constellation, including an owl, a raven and a sextant. Date: 19th century

Illustration showing the general lines of the hand. The lines are created by the movement of the hand and joints. Dated between 1617-1619

Copernican heliocentrism is the name given to the astronomical model developed by Nicolaus Copernicus and published in 1543. It positioned the Sun near the center of the Universe, motionless, with Earth and the other planets rotating around it in circular paths modified by epicycles and at uniform speeds. The Copernican model departed from the Ptolemaic system that prevailed in Western culture for centuries, placing Earth at the center of the Universe, and is often regarded as the launching point to modern astronomy and the Scientific Revolution.

The phases of the moon and the mechanisms of solar and lunar eclipses, the top shows how eclipses occur due to the shadows of the earth and moon, the middle and bottom left illustrate the monthly cycle of the moon phases, full moon, new moon, first and last quarter, illustration, reproduction from a model from the 19th century. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of submission unknown, historical

Libra, Celestial & Astrological Charts

ASTROLABIO DE IBRAHIM BEN SAID ASSAHLI - HACIA 1067. Location: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Punch Among the Planets,' published on August 16, 1890, features the additional title 'Arry's Visit to the Moon.' It was issued in London by Punch Publications Ltd

Engraving depicting a view of the night sky showing the milky way. Dated 19th century

Poll photo collection. Newspapers preparation and rotary presses. Image of the earth globe. undated

A diagram of the relative orbit distances of planets in the Solar System and the variable light hitting the Earth during different seasons Date: late 19th century

A map showing the caves and valleys of denudation in the district of Muggendorf in Bavaria, Germany. Lithograph by G. Scharf.

Astrology: signs of the zodiac, Aquarius. Coloured engraving by S. Hall.

Relation of man, the microcosm, with the universe, the macrocosm, showing spheres of Sun, Moon and planets, the temperaments and hierarchy of supernatural beings. From Robert Fludd 'Utriusque Cosmi .. Historia', Oppenheim, 1617-1619. Copperplate engraving

England/UK: 'Boötes, Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, and Quadrans Muralis', plate 10 in Urania's Mirror, a set of celestial cards accompanied by 'A Familiar Treatise on Astronomy', Sidney Hall and Richard Rouse, London, 1824

A representation of the constellation of Triangulum Australe, the Southern Triangle, Pavo, the Peacock, and Ara, the Altar, 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.

The World, on the globular projection with a graduation for the measurement of distances especially adapted for the use oe sic schools, geographical & historical lectures, and missionary meetings. The World, on the globular projection with a graduation for the measurement of distances especially adapted for the use oe sic schools, geographical & historical lectures, and missionary meetings

Map showing the extent of the area that was covered by the sea since the beginning of the Eocene period, vintage engraved illustration. Earth before man 1886.

Flammarion Woodcut of the Discovery of the Heavenly Spheres

Exhibition display and artefacts. Moving to Mars at The Design Museum, London, United Kingdom. Architect: N/A, 2019.

London, Tegg, Thomas, Woodward, George Moutard, England, Rowlandson, The Corsican Spider, in His Web!, De Corsiaanse spin in zijn web, 1808, verso - stamped, Napoleon as a spider in the middle of his web devouring foreign nations represented as flies. Napoleon is busy eating Spain, many other countries (including the Netherlands) are already caught in the web, other countries (Great Britain, Turkey, Russia and the Pope) are still flying around freely and providing commentary. Numbered top left: 49., print, engraving, caricature, prints, engravings, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, AKTB, bottom right - stamped, height 348 mm, width 247 mm, English, 1756-07-14 - 1827-04-22, print maker, prentmaker, 1808-07-12 - 1808-07-12, paper, etching, etchings, hand-colouring, 1760 - 1809-11, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, British, 1776-03-04 - 1845-04-21, publisher

Cosmography epitomised, in six copper plate delineations. 1786. Dunn, Samuel, d. 1794. Prints. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division. Atlases, British, Cosmography, Geography

Plants, Animals and the Air, Scientific Illustration - Youmans

Maankaart, v. clergé, after auguste chapuis, 1860 print Paris paper etching / engraving moon as celestial body

Geography: a map of the world, with local scenes around. Coloured lithograph.

Map - L'America dedicata all'Illustris'mo ed eccell'mo sig're da Vincenzo dica ova duca di Termoli Nicolas de Fer (1646-1720) , Paolo Petrini (16.. - 17..)

Total Solar Eclipse of 1842. Vintage lithograph illustration of sky phenomena from Picture Atlas of the Star World: an Astronomy for Everyone Atlas der Sternenwelt eine Astronomie für jedermannby Edmund Weiss. 1888

'Mock moons' - a striking halo effect with concentric rings and partial reflections of both. Such sight have been observed at both Poles. Date: 1928

Bottom contour of the sea between Newfoundland and Ireland, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857.

The Quarterly journal of the Geological Society of London, v. 11 (1855), London, geology, periodicals, The illustration depicts a geological cross-section that outlines the stratigraphy of a specific region, labeled as 'Fig. 1.' It indicates various geological layers and formations, with annotations detailing their names and characteristics. The vertical axis represents depth, while the horizontal axis conveys the geographical orientation and location. This diagram likely serves as a visual explanation of the geological structure encountered during a field trip documented in the 'Proceedings of the Geological Society.' Each layer is meticulously categorized, providing insights into the composition and historical context of the geological features.

Miniature from the Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by Al-Jazari, Turkey, 1203.

A schematic representation of geology and palaeontology. Date: 19th century

The phenomena of the seasons - number two Date: 1849

God is imagined as being surrounded by stars and planets in space... Date: 1882

Constellation of Ursa Major

Hevelius, Johannes (1611-1687). German astronomer. 'Selenographia seu descriptio lunae' (1647). Illustration with Hevelius observing the firmament with a telescope. Etching. FRANCE. LE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library.

Illustration depicting various types of double and multiple stars. Dated 19th century

Woodcut of urine flask.

Engraving depicting the planet Saturn and it's rings. Dated 18th century

The laws of planetary motion. Date: 1849

Polar (northern) lights. Illustration from Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary ca. between 1890 and 1907

xxxxx. From Magasin Pittoresque, vintage engraving, 1877.

Library of Congress, Library of Congress, the public access research library of the United States Congress, in Washington, D.C., Endymion, Historic, digitally enhanced reproduction of a photochrome print from 1898, the public access research library of the United States Congress, D.C., USA, Historic, digitally enhanced reproduction of a photochrome print from 1898, North America

Map of the region of the mouth of the Ems illuminated by the light of the lighthouses, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

Walking in the sky and positions of the planets Jupiter and Saturn, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque (1882).

Ursa Major, Celestial & Astrological Charts

Map of the continents and seas in the Upper Jurassic era. Atlantis, North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Indonesian Peninsula, Asia and Australia. Tethys Ocean, Shetland Strait, Colour print after an illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932.

England/UK: 'Monoceros, Canis Minor, and Atelier Typographique', plate 31 in Urania's Mirror, a set of celestial cards accompanied by 'A Familiar Treatise on Astronomy', Sidney Hall and Richard Rouse, London, 1824

Nativity's of birth charts of Louis XVI and Marie Ant.

Record of Lunar Eclipses

Llull, Ramon (1233/1235-1315/1316). Majorcan writer and philosopher. Colored engraving of "Arbor Scientiae" (Tree of Science) published in Leiden in 1635.

Illustration depicting an early Hindu system of the universe. The abode of the Gods, Meru, is in the centre of the lotus flower. The countries of the world known to the Brahmins are show surrounding the Meru, then there is an area of sea and ocean. The Earth is thought of as a flat disc. Dated 19th Century

England/UK: 'Sagittarius and Corona Australis, Microscopium, and Telescopium', plate 24 in Urania's Mirror, a set of celestial cards accompanied by 'A Familiar Treatise on Astronomy', Sidney Hall and Richard Rouse, London, 1824

Exhibition display and artefacts. Moving to Mars at The Design Museum, London, United Kingdom. Architect: N/A, 2019.

Regiomontanus (1436 - 1476). German astronomer and mathematician. 'Calendarium', 1472. Venetian edition from 1476. Venetian instrument to measure the movement of the moon. ITALY. VENETO. Venice. Biblioteca nazionale marciana (St. Mark's Library).

Workshop smelters of gold Rothennou, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

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