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Description: | 'PHILIPS'/ 12 INCH/ POPULAR/ CELESTIAL GLOBE/ Magnitudes/ 1st [7 pointed star] 2nd [6 pointed star] 3rd [5 points]/ 4th [4 points] 5th [3 points]/ GEORGE PHILIP & SON, LTD, 32, FLEET STREET LONDON'.
'PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN'.
Celestial table globe. Astronomical details on the sphere show the Milky Way. Constellations are marked on the sphere with the main stars in each linked with a line. The constellation areas are outlined by dotted lines. The brightest star in each constellation is named, the others given the appropriate Greek letter. Clusters and nebulae are also labelled. This globe is identical to George Philip & Son, ZBA1728, although in slightly better condition. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please contact the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
The Adventures of Tintin at Sea - Showcase 15 (March-Sept 2004)
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caption: sphere and stand | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Celestial globe celestial globes Table globe George Philip & Son | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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