Celestial Map Collection

Star map, 1805
Star map, 19th century. This star map shows the stars of the northern hemisphere. It was published by the German astronomer Johann Elert Bode (1747- 1826), in 1805

Volvelle to show how to find the time, in hours and minutes, in which the Moon reaches one of its aspects
7340909 Volvelle to show how to find the time, in hours and minutes, in which the Moon reaches one of its aspects. The disc is fixed and is read by a wire in the centre

Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340886 Leo Major and Leo Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 20)

Cepheus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340875 Cepheus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 4)

Cassiopeia, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340874 Cassiopeia, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 3)

Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340873 Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340871 Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens (Constellation cards), c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Box lid)

Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7339260 Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 38.5x37.3x33.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Planetarium, c.1825 (brass, glass, gilt brass, enamel, engraved)
7339249 Planetarium, c.1825 (brass, glass, gilt brass, enamel, engraved) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 28x17 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Volvelle illustrating the magnitude, start time and duration of eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340904 Volvelle illustrating the magnitude, start time and duration of eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple
7340903 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple heads and a partial solar eclipse

Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340894 Monoceros, Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340892 Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 27)

Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340890 Capricornus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 25)

Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340885 Cancer, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 19)

Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340881 Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 13)

Gloria Frederich, Andromeda and Triangula, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340876 Gloria Frederich, Andromeda and Triangula, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of the Heavens for the Latitude of London, Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens, c.1825 (card, paper)
7340086 Chart of the Heavens for the Latitude of London, Urania's Mirror or a View of the Heavens, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue, engraving) by Hall

Formerly called 'Nevil Maskelyne, Astronomer Royal (1732-1811)', 1779 (oil painting)
7337966 Formerly called 'Nevil Maskelyne, Astronomer Royal (1732-1811)', 1779 (oil painting) by Downman, John (c.1750-1824); 91.4x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pair of maps of the Northern and Southern Celestial Hemispheres, 17th century (engraving)
7337557 Pair of maps of the Northern and Southern Celestial Hemispheres, 17th century (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); National Maritime Museum, London

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340906 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Female American mathematician and astronomer at work, at the Paris Observatory, 1850
3478832 Female American mathematician and astronomer at work, at the Paris Observatory, 1850; (add.info.: Miss Klumpke an American mathematician and astronomer at work on the Carte du Ciel)

Astronomical glass plate slide of Annular Nebular in Lyra (glass negative)
7342379 Astronomical glass plate slide of Annular Nebular in Lyra (glass negative) by Plaskett, John Stanley (1865-1941); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J.S)

Astrolabe: detail obverse, c.1552 (bronze)
7339275 Astrolabe: detail obverse, c.1552 (bronze) by Gemini, Thomas (c.1515-62) & Sutton, Henry (c.1624-65); 35.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Canis Major. Lepus, Columba Noachi & Cela Sculptoris, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7339148 Canis Major. Lepus, Columba Noachi & Cela Sculptoris, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

An Astronomical and Cronological Clock showing all the Most Usefull Parts of an Almanack (engraving)
7341587 An Astronomical and Cronological Clock showing all the Most Usefull Parts of an Almanack (engraving) by Naylor, John (fl.c.1725-52); 37.8x38 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Atlas coelestis, 1753 (print)
7340754 Atlas coelestis, 1753 (print) by Thornhill, James (1675-1734) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Flamsteed Constellation of Cetus (the whale)

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340908 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Ursa Major, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340878 Ursa Major, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 9)

Draco and Ursa Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340872 Draco and Ursa Minor, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 1)

Sir William Herschel (1738-1822), c.1795 (oil on panel)
7337932 Sir William Herschel (1738-1822), c.1795 (oil on panel) by Russell, John (1745-1806); 36.3x31x8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pair of maps of the Northern and Southern Celestial Hemispheres, 17th century (engraving)
7337556 Pair of maps of the Northern and Southern Celestial Hemispheres, 17th century (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); National Maritime Museum, London

Aquarius, Pisces Australis and Ballon Aerostatique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340891 Aquarius, Pisces Australis and Ballon Aerostatique, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 26)

Scorpio, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340889 Scorpio, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 23)

Libra, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340888 Libra, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 22)

Virgo, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340887 Virgo, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 21)

Pegasus and Equuleus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340882 Pegasus and Equuleus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 15)

Systeme de Copernic, 1761 (engraving)
7340112 Systeme de Copernic, 1761 (engraving) by Desnos, Louis-Charles (c.1725-c.1800); 55.2x39.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Taurus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340884 Taurus, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 17)

Sagittarius and Corona Australis. Microscopium and Telescopium., c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340083 Sagittarius and Corona Australis. Microscopium and Telescopium., c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); National Maritime Museum, London

Part of a southern hemisphere star chart from Reiner Ottens's Atlas Maior (1730)
7339165 Part of a southern hemisphere star chart from Reiner Ottens's Atlas Maior (1730), with the Greenwich Observatory (left) and the Round Tower observatory in Copenhagen (right)

Astrolabe: detail obverse, c.1552 (bronze)
7339276 Astrolabe: detail obverse, c.1552 (bronze) by Gemini, Thomas (c.1515-62) & Sutton, Henry (c.1624-65); 35.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lacerta, Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula and Anser, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7339261 Lacerta, Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula and Anser, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cosmosphere, 1824 (glass, brass, papier mache, hand-coloured, plaster, printed paper)
7339250 Cosmosphere, 1824 (glass, brass, papier mache, hand-coloured, plaster, printed paper) by Cary, William (c.1760-1825); 48.4x24.3x24.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Psalterium Georgii, Fluvius Eridanus, Cetus, Officina Sculptories, Fornax Chemica and Machina Electrica, c.1825 (card)
7339150 Psalterium Georgii, Fluvius Eridanus, Cetus, Officina Sculptories, Fornax Chemica and Machina Electrica, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall

Astronomical glass plate slide of Annular Nebular in Lyra (glass negative)
7342378 Astronomical glass plate slide of Annular Nebular in Lyra (glass negative) by Plaskett, John Stanley (1865-1941); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J.S)

Sir W Herschell, 1822-23 (engraving, stipple)
7341639 Sir W Herschell, 1822-23 (engraving, stipple) by Scriven, Edward (1775-1841); 27.6x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Montclair, New Jersey, c.1878 (oil on canvas)
XOS5874149 Montclair, New Jersey, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 46.5x60.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By George Inness).

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmos: A Journey through Celestial Maps" Step back in time to 1805 with a star map that reveals the secrets of the night sky. This celestial chart showcases the signs of the zodiac and positions of stars, allowing us to navigate our way through the vast expanse above. Transport yourself further into history as you explore an enchanting illustration from Uranias Mirror, dated 1825. Behold Perseus and Caput Medusa, captured beautifully in an etching that brings their mythical tale to life. Continuing on this celestial journey, we encounter Lacerta, Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula, and Anser depicted in another captivating etching from Uranias Mirror. These constellations dance across the heavens like shimmering jewels against a velvet backdrop. Marvel at a Flemish tapestry series titled "The Spheres, " where Hercules supports both terrestrial and celestial spheres. Created between 1525-1530 by Barend van Orley or Pieter Coecke van Aelst, these intricate masterpieces showcase divine strength intertwined with heavenly realms. Delve deeper into ancient wisdom with engravings depicting Rasi Chakra – The Hindu Zodiac and Solar System. Witness how cultures around the world sought to understand cosmic patterns and their influence on human existence. Prepare for awe-inspiring imagery as golden-clad cavalry takes flight over Jerusalem in yet another mesmerizing engraving. Here lies a testament to mankind's fascination with transcending earthly boundaries and reaching for celestial heights. Immerse yourself once more in "The Spheres" tapestry series by Barend van Orley or Pieter Coecke van Aelst. Feel Hercules' unwavering support as he upholds not only one but multiple celestial spheres – symbolic representations of our connection to something greater than ourselves.