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C1701
Tabula Totius Orbis Terrarum Exhibens Declinationes Magneticas, ad Annum 1700 composita ab Edmundo Halleyo simul cum Inclinationibus a Poundio observatis et Ventis Universalibus.
Mapmaker:
Edmond Halley (1656 - 1742)
Edmond Halley was an English astronomer who calculated the orbit of the comet now called Halley’s comet. He was a supporter of Newton. In 1705, Halley published ‘A Synopsis of the Astronomy of Comets’ where he described the parabolic orbits … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Tabula Totius Orbis Terrarum Exhibens Declinationes Magneticas, ad Annum 1700 composita ab Edmundo Halleyo simul cum Inclinationibus a Poundio observatis et Ventis Universalibus.
Date:
C1701
Mapmaker:
Edmond Halley (1656 - 1742)
Condition:
In good condition, with good original hand colouring. Centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Original copper engraving
Image Size:
500mm
x 220mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1701
Description:
Edmond Halley was an English astronomer who calculated the orbit of the comet now called Halley’s comet. He was a supporter of Newton. In 1705, Halley published ‘A Synopsis of the Astronomy of Comets’ where he described the parabolic orbits of 24 comets (observed from 1337-1689). His assertion of three comets of 1531, 1607, and 1689 were so similar in trajectory that these comets must be the object lead to the discovering and naming of the now known Halley’s Comet. Halley would correctly predict the return of this comet in 1758. French edition of Halley’s important chart on magnetic variations.
