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Description: | The projection is geocentric and equidistant from the North Pole to South 50 degrees. Only the principle stars, connected by lines, are included. On the back, there is a magnitude table which is labelled 'Magnitudes [1-5]'. The Milky Way is labelled 'MILKY WAY'. 21 stars and two star groups are named. Ptolemaic constellations above declination South 50 degrees and two non-Ptolemainc constellations are drawn. Six of Hevelius are drawn as well as two of Lacaille. The text on the back includes 'a selection of Philips' popular astronomical aids'. For further information about the cartography and construction of this planisphere please refer to the related publication, Globes at Greenwich.
Inscription. Negative numbers D4438a and b. Circular planisphere, card star chart revolves in black leather disc, the gilt figures on which represent the clock time marked in two sets of 12 hours. On the moveable cardboard disc are marked the months of the year and the days of the month. The moveable disc is coloured dark blue, and the stars are represented in white. On the reverse is a set of instructions on how to use the planisphere, and a list on Phlilps Popular Astronomical Aids, as well as the trade label for franks of Deansgate in Manchester . Instrument in good condition. For 51.5 degrees north, instructions on reverse.
caption: unavailable | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Globes at Greenwich planispheres Planisphere George Philip & Son | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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