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C1742
Globi Coelestis in Tabulas Planas Redacti Pars II.
Important and c.18th celestial chart by Johann Dopplemayr (1677-1750) from his famous star atlas, Atlas Coelestis in quo Mundus Spectabilis. This chart is one of six star charts that used a gnomonic projection with geocentric orientation from Dopplemayr’s, Atlas Coelestis. The charts illustrate … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Globi Coelestis in Tabulas Planas Redacti Pars II.
Date:
C1742
Engraver:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
580mm
x 486mm
Paper Size:
600mm
x 529mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1742
Description:
Important and c.18th celestial chart by Johann Dopplemayr (1677-1750) from his famous star atlas, Atlas Coelestis in quo Mundus Spectabilis.
This chart is one of six star charts that used a gnomonic projection with geocentric orientation from Dopplemayr’s, Atlas Coelestis. The charts illustrate the planatery systems of Copernicus, Tycho, and Riccioli; the elliptic theories of Kepler, Boulliau, Seth Ward, and Mercator; the lunar theories of Tycho, Horrocks, and Newton; and of Halley’s cometary theory.
From Dopplemayr, Johann Gabriel. Atlas Coelestis in quo Mundus Spectabilis, published by Johann Baptist Homann (1663 – 1724).
References:
Kanas, N. Star Maps History, Artistry, and Cartography. San Francisco 2009 p.209-211.
Shirley, R. Maps in the Atlases of The British Library. London 2004 C.Dop.-1c.
Johann Baptist Homann (1663 - 1724)
Homann was the most important German cartographer of the 18th century. In 1715 the Holy Roman Emperor Charles the VI, appointed him Imperial Cartographer and in the same year he was also appointed a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences in Berlin. Upon his death, the business passed to his son Johann Christolph (1701-1730) and in 1730 the business was continued by the Heirs to Homann up until 1848.
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Johann Doppelmayr (1677 - 1750)
Doppelmayr was born in Nuremberg, the son of a merchant who also had an interest in science. He studied at the Aegigien Gymnasium in Nuremberg from 1689 to 1696. After graduating, he attended the University of Altdorf, where his studied law, mathematics, and natural philosophy from 1696 to 1699. He continued his studies in mathematics and physics at the University of Halle until 1700, when he began a two-year period of travel in Germany, Holland, and England. During this time he also learned to speak French, Italian and English. He also studied astronomy and learned to grind and figure his own telescope lenses. In August 1702 he returned to Nuremberg, and in 1704 was appointed Professor of Mathematics at his alma mater, the Aegigien Gymnasium, where he remained the rest of his life. He wrote on a number of topics, including astronomy, geography, spherical trigonometry, and scientific instruments. He also collaborated in the production of terrestrial and celestial globes. He was a member of several scientific societies, including; The Royal Society of London, Berlin and St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences.
