Celestial Models and Maps

Artistic representations of celestial bodies and systems with intricate designs, showcasing the history of astronomy and planetary science.

Ptolemaic View of the Universe, Celestial & Astrological Charts

Plan of Eise Eisinga's movable planetarium in Franeker Artwork depicting a complete movable celestial system conceived and constructed by Eise Eisinga , print maker: Barentie Willem Dietz, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Klaas Joh. Sannes, (mentioned on object), Arnhem, 1824, paper, etching, h 641 mm × w 518 mm

Cellarius' Scenographia Systematis Mundani Ptolemaici, 1708.

Ptolemaic View of the Universe, Celestial & Astrological Charts

"Woodcut by Hans Springinklee from 1512 depicting the horoscope for Emperor Maximilian I, part of the horoscopes of John Stabius, showing figures and astrological symbols."

A representation of his system, showing Earth at the centre of the cosmos, circled by the planets and by the signs of the Zodiac Date: 1660

Historical presentation of the tychonic world view created by Andreas Cellarius around 1660. The tychonic system, developed by Tycho Brahe, is a geo-heliocentric model in which the earth is at the center, the sun and the moon orbit the earth, but all other planets orbit the sun. The image is from Cellarius's famous star atlas Harmonia Macrocosmica, digitally restored reproduction from a 17th century model, authentic, exact date of presentation unknown

Scenographia Systematis Copernicani, scenography of the Copernican system, a celestial map illustrating the heliocentric world view, from the atlas Harmonia Macrocosmica seu Atlas universalis et novus published in 1660 by Andreas Cellarius, a German-Dutch cartographer and cosmographer. It shows the heliocentric model described by Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543 in his work De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), in which the sun is at the centre of the universe and the earth and other planets orbit around it. The planets move in ornate orbits, surrounded by signs of the zodiac and divine figures, digitally restored reproduction from a 17th century model, authentic, exact date of depiction unknown

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

Historical sky map known as Scenographia Systematis Mundani Ptolemaic. It is a representation of Claudius Ptolemy's geocentric view of the world, in which the earth is at the center of the universe. The map is from the Harmonia Macrocosmica sky atlas by Andreas Cellarius, which was first published in 1660/1661. It shows the Earth as an immovable center, surrounded by the orbits of the Moon, the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, followed by a sphere of fixed stars, zodiac signs, digitally restored reproduction from a 17th century original, authentic, exact date of presentation unknown

Plan of the Heavens, showing Ptolemy's explanation for the eccentric movement of the Sun round the Earth, in relation to the Fixed Stars and Planets Date: 17th century

Map of the earth with the different positions of the moon and the sun. .

The Planetary System of Rene Descartes, with the sun at centre, and with orbits shown for Earth's Moon, and for the Satellites of Jupiter and of Saturn. Date: circa 1640

The solar system according to Copernicus where Earth rotates daily on axis and, with other plants, revolves around the Sun

Passage of Mercury for the Sun, 1799, Lambertus Nieuwenhuis (Possible), After Lambertus Nieuwenhuis, 1799 Astronomical representation of the passage of the planet Mercury for the Sun, on Tuesday 7 May 1799. Illustration in the new General Konst and Letter-Bode, no. 278 of Friday 26 April 1799. Print Maker: Enschedee Drawing by: Enschedepublisher: Haarlem paper etching / engraving Astronomical representation of the passage of the planet Mercury for the Sun, on Tuesday 7 May 1799. Illustration in the new General Konst and Letter-Bode, no. 278 of Friday 26 April 1799. Print Maker: Enschedee Drawing by: Enschedepublisher: Haarlem paper etching / engraving

Andreas Cellarius (c.1596-1665). Map of Christian Constellations from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica) published by Joannes Janssonius, Amsterdam (1660-1661). Library of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.

Cartography, 17th century. Planisphere of the Earth from the most recent astronomical observations. Created by James Cassini. Copperplate by Frans Halma, Amsterdam, after 1696. 60 x 73 cm.

Historical illustration of the orbits of Mercury and Venus, which demonstrates the geoheliocentric world view according to Tycho Brahe. Theoria et Mercurii Veneris Cursus, theory and career of Mercury and Venus and depicts Mercury and Venus orbiting the Sun while the Sun itself orbits the Earth, digitally restored reproduction from a 17th century original, authentic, exact date of presentation unknown

Presentation of the geocentric world view based on Claudius Ptolemy, as illustrated by Andreas Cellarius in 1660. This model assumes that the Earth is at the center of the universe and that all celestial bodies orbit it. The illustration shows the Earth in the center, surrounded by the orbits of the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, digitally restored reproduction from a 17th century model, authentic, exact date of presentation unknown

Historical sky map with Ptolemy's geocentric world view. This illustration is from the famous sky atlas Harmonia Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarius, which was first published in 1660. The model illustrates the theory that the Earth is at the center of the universe while the Sun, Moon, and planets orbit it, in an ornate Baroque style, with allegorical scenes, cherubs and representations of astronomers using instruments such as quadrants, digitally restored reproduction from a 17th century original, authentic, exact date of presentation unknown

An armillary sphere Date: 1784

The Cosmographical Glasse 1559 William Cuningham The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, California

Historical celestial map depicting the Ptolemaic, geocentric, world view. The illustration comes from the atlas Harmonia Macrocosmica by the German-Dutch cartographer Andreas Cellarius and was originally published around 1660 or 1661. The planets Luna, Mercurii, Veneris, Solis, Martis, Iovis and Saturni move in rings around the Earth. The outer rings show the signs of the zodiac, Zodiacus. At the bottom left and right are allegorical figures, often interpreted as Ptolemy himself (right) and other ancient scholars, digitally restored reproduction from a 17th century model, authentic, exact date of depiction unknown

Planisferii celesti, calcolati per l'anno MDCC, corretti, et aumentati di molte stelle, ad uso dell' Accademia Cosmografica degli Argonauti , Stars, Maps, Early works to 1800, Astronomy, Charts, diagrams, etc, Early works to 1800, Planispheres, Maps, Early works to 1800 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

A diagram showing Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars. Date: 1849

Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere), consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centred on Earth or the Sun, that represent lines of celestial longitude and latitude and other astronomically important features, such as the ecliptic. Dated 19th century

Planisphaerium Braheum, a famous historical celestial map illustrating the geo-heliocentric world model of the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. The engraving is by Andreas Cellarius and was published in 1660 or 1661 in the Atlas Harmonia Macrocosmica. At the centre of the universe is the immobile Earth. The sun and the moon revolve around the earth, while the other planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn) orbit the sun. The illustration contains decorative elements such as putti pulling on the curtains and groups of scholars studying instruments such as globes and quadrants at the bottom left and right. At the bottom right is also a portrait of Tycho Brahe himself, with his observatory Uranienborg in the background, digitally restored reproduction from a 17th century original, authentic, exact date of depiction unknown

The universe with planets, zodiac signs and all the heavenly hierarchy. Engraving. 16th century.

Engraving depicting the use of a cross-staff used to measure altitudes of celestial objects. Dated 16th Century

A representation of the constellations of Cetus the Sea Monster, the river Eridanius, and below Cetus, Apparatus Chemicus (now called Fornax, the Furnace), Machina Electrica, and Apparatus Sculptoris, modern Sculptor, from Johann Bode's 'Uranographia' engraved by Berolini, published 1801.

Jacob's staff, illustration

Diagram explaining the clarifying seasons and day and night as the earth orbits the sun. Dated 18th century

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Diagram depicting observations of the Earth during the day and night. Dated 16th century

Cepheus, Draco and Milky Way #2, Celestial & Astrological Charts

Hemelkaart with the northern constellations, Anonymous, After Johann Gabriel Doppelmoyr, 1742 print Numbered at the top right: 16. paper engraving / etching zodiac; the twelve zodiacal signs together. star-chart, star map

Astronomical chart of the Southern 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.

Diagram depicting a total solar eclipse. A solar eclipse (as seen from Earth) is a type of eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, and when the Moon fully or partially blocks ("occults") the Sun. Dated 16th century

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

Map of the earth and cosmos in eight rings, anonymous, 1695 - 1712 print Map of the earth and the cosmos in eight rings. In the middle hell, surrounded by the underground world. Then the earth's surface. The following two rings show the oceans, in the form of a map of the area around the equator. Then the air is shown in two rings, with various natural and supernatural weather phenomena. In the penultimate ring, constellations can be seen and notes about comets. The last, outer, ring is a sea of fire, in which demons, salamanders and fensen are depicted. Imagine the rings, from the inside to the outside, per pair, the elements earth, water, air and fire. This layout of the cosmos is based on the cosmological model of Aristotle and Ptolemy. In the four corners of the map you can find images with notes about sun and lunar eclipses. At the top left a map of the northern hemisphere, at the top right of the southern hemisphere. paper engraving earth, world as celestial body. (symbolic) rep

Historical sky map Corporum Coelestium Magnitudines, The sizes of celestial bodies, by Andreas Cellarius. The map was first published in 1660/1661 in the famous atlas Harmonia Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarius, which is considered one of the most beautiful celestial atlases, digitally restored reproduction from a 17th century model, authentic, exact date of presentation unknown

Map of the southern hemisphere with the journeys of some explorers. Top right a list of newly discovered islands. The map has a graduation along the edges. Marked at the top right: N. XII., Map of the southern hemisphere with the voyages of some explorers Map of the southern hemisphere showing the courses of some of the most famous sea travellers., print maker: Cornelis van Baarsel, (mentioned on object), 1799, paper, engraving, h 549 mm × w 545 mm

Engraving depicting the modern constellation of Auriga which was among those listed by the astronomer Ptolemy. Dated 18th century

Armillary sphere showing geocentric unigers and the path of the ecliptic. Mie-16th century.

Including the signs of Aquarius and Capricorn Date: 1822

Constellation of Ophiuchus

Placement of the earth in the zodiac, Sébastien Leclerc (I), 1706 print Numbered at the top right: 83. print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper etching earth, world as celestial body

Plan of the interior of the Coliseum, Rome. Showing different layers of architectural construction. Flavian Amphitheatre. Colosseo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Buonajuti from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1843.

America. Flamsteed, John, 1646-1719. Godbid, A.. Cartographic. Maps, Atlases. 1681. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division. Astronomy, 1681, Geography, Mathematics

Illustration showing Effect on a magnetic compass of a magnetized globe (centre) with two poles, one at A and one at B. From Athanasius Kircher Magnes: sive de arte magnetica, 1643

Planisphaerium of Aratos from the famous celestial atlas Harmonia Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarius. The map illustrates the geocentric, earth-centered hypothesis of Aratos of Soloi, a Greek poet and astronomer of antiquity. It depicts the earth in the center, around which the sun, moon and the then known planets move in circular orbits, surrounded by the zodiac band, digitally restored reproduction from a 17th century model, authentic, exact date of presentation unknown

Geocentric (earth-centred) system of universe, From Cosmographia by Peter Apian (Published Antwerp, 1539), Woodcut

Diagram of the solar system, showing the orbits of four asteroids by Thomas Burnet. Thomas Burnet (1635-1715) an English theologian and writer on cosmogony. Dated 19th century

Sky map with the title Corporum Coelestium Magnitudines, The Sizes of Celestial Bodies, by Andreas Cellarius. It was originally published in 1660 as part of his famous atlas Harmonia Macrocosmica. The map shows the relative sizes of celestial bodies such as the sun, various star sizes and planetary orbits that were known at the time, digitally restored reproduction from a 17th century original, authentic, exact date of presentation unknown

A representation of the constellation of Hercules 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.

Diagram of lunar eclipse showing how the Moon is only eclipsed when it moves into the Earth's shadow. Woodcut,1508

Cassiopée, cépheée, le renne, la petite ourfe, le dragon, 1795., 1795., Paris. Publisher, Chez Delamarche. 3. éd., revue, corrigée et augmentée. Astronomy, Stars, Constellations, Dragons, Reindeer., 22 x 26 cm

Arboris sephirothicae descriptio, Utriusque cosmi maioris scilicet et minoris metaphysica, physica atqve technica historia, Fludd, Robert, 1574-1637, Engraving, 1621, Tree of sephiroth, the philosophy of the Cabbala.

The armillary sphere. The globe surrounded by seven circles and twelve wind-gods, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Ptolemaic System, from 'The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe' (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) - ca. 1660/61 - hand coloured engraving. Author: ANDREAS CELLARIUS (1596-1665).

Small circular world map , World maps

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

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

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

An engraving depicting a Mariner's astrolabe. Dated 18th century

L'aigle, antinoűs, la flêche, le renard, le dauphin. Flamsteed, John, 1646-1719. Cartographic. Maps. 1795. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Astronomy, Stars, Constellations, Celestial charts, Eagles, Foxes, Dolphins

Influence of the planets and zodiacal figures on the organs of the body, the Macrocosm on Man, the Microcosm. 17th century

A woodcut engraving depicting a gunner firing ball from a mortar. Path of the projectile is shown as a circular arc, not a parabolic arc. Dated 16th century

ASTRONOMIA GEOCENTRICA DE TOLOMEO. Author: Claudius Ptolemy (100-170). Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION, FRANCE.

First part of the star chart of the Southern Celestial Hemisphere showing constellations, 1747. Artist: Unknown

De elemento ignis, Utriusque cosmi maioris scilicet et minoris metaphysica, physica atqve technica historia, Fludd, Robert, 1574-1637, Etching, 1617

Astronomical chart - Scenographia systematis Copernicani Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Les gemeaux, 1795, 1795, Paris, Publisher, Chez Delamarche, 3. éd., revue, corrigee et augmentee, 22 x 26 cm, Astronomy, Stars, Constellations

Astronomy: an armillary sphere, with other diagrams of the heavens. Engraving by R. W. Seale.

Planisphaerium Ptolemaicum siue machina orbium mundi ex hypothesi Ptolemaica in plano disposita. Appears in Cellarius' Harmonia macrocosmica, seu, Atlas... Amsterdam. 1661.. While most of the maps in this exhibit depict just the Earth -- reflecting mankind's perception of his immediate and perceived environment -- very few address the planet's position in the larger universe. However, geographers, astronomers, and map makers during the Renaissance and Baroque periods were very interested in observing and mapping the heavenly bodies and theorizing about their relationship to the Earth. In the mid-17th century, Andreas Cellarius, a Dutch mathematician and geographer, compiled a lavish celestial atlas. This comprehensive book brought together numerous charts and a wealth of astronomical information from various sources. The initial chapters described the theories of several astronomers including Claudius Ptolemy, Nicolaus Copernicus, and Tycho Brahe. The later chapters discussed such subj

Johann Muller, known as Regiomontanus, expounds the system of Ptolemaeus Date: 1543

Picart, Bernard, The planetary system according to Tycho Brahe and according to Ptolemy, verso lower left - stamped, Sheet with two schematic representations of planetary systems. Left: The planetary system according to the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. Right: The planetary system according to the Greek astrologer Claudius Ptolemy., print, book illustration, prints, height 133 mm, width 230 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1673-06-11 - 1733-05-08, print maker, printmaker, 1683 - 1733, fourth quarter 17th century, first quarter 18th century, second quarter 18th century, paper, papier, etching, engraving, engraving (printing process)

Le bouvier, les levriers, la chevelure de berenice,' 1795. Published in Paris by Chez Delamarche. 3rd, revised, corrected, and augmented. Astronomy, Stars, Constellations., 22 x 26 cm

Star map of the northern starry sky; Plamischhaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Septentrionale. Star map of the northern starry sky where the constellations are displayed as figures. In the top corners the tickets for the Christian constellations of 1600. Under tables that astronomical calculations can be implemented.

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

The circles of hell and limbo (containing Abraham and Lazarus) beneath the earth; snakes appear at the surface of the earth. Engraving by J. Wierix, 1595.

The sun's place in the ecliptic. Date: 1849

Constellation of the Great Bear, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1855.

Chart of solar system with path of Halley's comet in 1835 and positions of some of the Asteroids (Planetoids) discovered up to 1857. Educational plate c1857

The Hun Tian Yi Tong Xing Xiang Quan Tu (州石刻天文圖) or Suzhou Star Chart (淳祐天文図) indicates 1434 stars grouped into 280 Asterisms in a chart of the Northern Skies.

John Flamsteed , 1795. Detailed star chart of the constellation Pisces. Published in 1728

1748 Bowen Mariners Compass and Armillary Sphere

Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe, showing the firmament of the fixed stars. From Johannes Hevelius 'Selenographia', Gdansk (Danzig) 1647. Engraving

Camelopardalis and Auriga. With Cassiopeia, Lynx, Taurus, Ursa Major, Perseus, Gemini. Le girafe et le cocher. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Flamsteed and Nicolas Fortins Celestial Atlas or Atlas Celeste de Flamsteed, Lalande, Paris, 1795.

An engraving depicting a path of the bright comet of 1556. Dated 16th century

A family tree of the provinces and colleges of the Jesuit order, with horological markings to show the time in each location relative to noon in Rome. Engraving after A. Kircher, 1646.

18th century map of planet Earth showing phases of the Moon and the Sun. Later colorization. After a work by Johannes van Loon.

A chart of Mars prepared by Giovanni Schiaparelli, based on his observations between 1877-1888. Giovanni Schiaparelli (1835-1910) an Italian astronomer and science historian. Dated 19th century

Atlas and the eleven spheres of the heavens Date: 1503

Universe with earth, sun, moon and stars, Caspar Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching sun as celestial body. moon as celestial body. stars. earth, world as celestial body

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, globe of 1492, representation of the hemisphere by Martin Behaim, 1459 - 1507, a German textile merchant

Astronomy, dimensions of the planets, seasons, space, Earth orbit, illustration, reproduction from a 19th century model. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of submission unknown, historical

A woodcut engraving depicting a man using a nocturnal to determine the time at night by the stars. Dated 16th century

Systema ideale quo exprimitur, aquarum per canales hydragogos subterraneos ex mari et in montium hydrophylacia protrusio, aquarumque subterrestrium per pyragogos canales concoctus , Geology, Early works to 1800, Volcanism, Early works to 1800, World maps, Early works to 1800 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Aspect of the globe of Mars drawn by Eugène Michael Antoniadi (1870-1944) Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1899

Astronomy: a diagram of the phases of the moon. Engraving.

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