Price: SOLD
SKU: 100710
PUBLISHER: Published by the Century Co. New York.
MEDIUM: Color lithograph.
DATE: 1897.
EDITION SIZE: Two charts, each 10 1/2 x 7 1/2" (26.5 x 19 cm)
DESCRIPTION: This engaging pair of star charts, printed by the Matthews-Northrup Company in Buffalo, captures the celestial hemispheres with an added touch of scientific exploration. Featured in The Century Atlas, these charts not only showcase the constellations of both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres but also include additional panels below that delve into fascinating astronomical concepts. <br><br> Among the supplemental illustrations are depictions of the solar system, comparative diagrams illustrating the relative sizes of the planets, and visual explanations of eclipses. These elements were designed to educate and intrigue readers by presenting both the vastness of the cosmos and the intricate mechanics of celestial phenomena. <br><br> Published during a time when atlases were as much educational tools as they were repositories of geographical and scientific knowledge, these charts reflect the era's fascination with the night sky and its mysteries. The combination of detailed star charts with explanatory diagrams makes this pair not only a functional navigational aid but also a delightful artifact of late 19th- or early 20th-century astronomical education.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 10.25 x 13.5 inch archival mylar for handling.
CONDITION: Good condition and color.
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