Description
[Cancer.] Ulm, 1641. Coloured. 285 x 380mm. An early depiction of the constellation Cancer, one of the twelve signs of the Zodiac. It was engraved by Alexander Mair for Bayer’s ‘Uranometria’, a star atlas that shaped the way the heavens would be perceived for more than two centuries. Johann Bayer (1572-1625), an Augsburg lawyer, was an amateur astronomer in the years just prior to the invention of the telescope. His most important innovation was a new system of identifying stars by Greek and Roman letters, known today as the Bayer designation. His ‘Uranometria’ (‘Measuring the Sky’), first published 1603, was the first celestial atlas to contain a chart of the stars in the Southern Hemisphere. Additional informationDimensions380 285 mmCartographerBAYER, Johann.Date1641Extra Info[Cancer.]PublicationUlm, 1641. Coloured. 285 x 380mm.ConditionLong tear with old repair.ReferencesWARNER: Bayer 1.
| Design Period | Before 1890 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1641 |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | Greece |
| Style | Vintage |
| Detailed Condition |
Good This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. |
| Product Code | ZHV-2107039 |
| Materials | Paper |
| Color | Beige |
| Weight Range | Standard Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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