Celestial Sphere Collection (page 3)

JOHANN SCHALL VON BELL (1591-1666). German Jesuit missionary and astronomer. Engraving, late 17th century

ASTRONOMER, 16th CENTURY. An astronomer and cosmographer. Line engraving after a 16th century woodcut by Jost Amman

CELESTIAL SPHERE, 1602. Line engraving from Tycho Brahes Astromomiae instauratae Mechanica, 1602

ARMILLARY SPHERE. Tycho Brahes equatorial armillary sphere

Armillary sphere, 18th Century artwork
An armillarsphere is model to explain the world around our planet Earth. The sky has a horizon, an ecliptic with all 12 zodiac signs, the tropic of cancer and the tropic of capricon

Tycho Brahes celestial sphere, 1584
Tycho Brahes celestial sphere. Artwork from 1584 of the celestial sphere designed and built by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601)

Chinese celestial sphere, 17th century
Chinese celestial sphere. This celestial sphere was made in bronze and was 2.1 metres in diameter. It was constructed in 1674 by the Flemish Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Verbiest (1623-1688)

Great Equatorial Telescope Paris 1860
Engraving of the Great Equatorial Telescope of the Paris Observatory. This view shows an equatorially mounted refracting telescope of 31 cm (12.8 inch) aperture made by the French maker Lerebours

Great Silver-on-Glass Reflector Telescope
Equatorially mounted reflecting telescope built by Leon Foucault, a French physicist best known for the invention of the Foucault pendulum, a device demonstrating the effect of the Earths rotation

EGYPTIAN CELESTIAL SPHERE. Celestial sphere from the Temple of Osiris at Denderah, Egypt, designed in the time of the later Ptolemies, between 305 and 51 B.C

NICOLAUS COPERNICUS (1473-1543). Polish astronomer. Observing the skies at night. After the painting by Otto Brausewetter (1835-1904)

ARMILLARY SPHERE, 1543. Ptolemy (left), the Alexandrian astronomer, and the German mathematician and astronomer Johann Muller Regiomontanus seated beneath an armillary sphere with a zodiac

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"The Celestial Sphere: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the fascinating world of celestial mechanics as depicted in medieval artwork. The Flammarion engraving, with its depiction of the edge of the firmament, invites us to ponder the mysteries beyond our atmosphere. Delve further into history and explore Hans Holbein the Younger's woodcut from Sebastian, showcasing intricate details of the phases of the moon. This masterpiece transports us back to a time when lunar cycles held great significance. Traveling to the Southern Hemisphere, we encounter Carel Allard's mesmerizing depiction that captures the celestial wonders unique to this region. Marvel at how different cultures interpret and represent their understanding of our vast universe. Venturing eastward, a Chinese celestial sphere from Tang Dynasty takes center stage. Its colored engravings offer a glimpse into ancient astronomical knowledge passed down through generations. The zodiac chart incorporating late 15th-century woodcut signs reminds us of humanity's fascination with astrology throughout history. Each sign holds symbolic meaning connecting individuals to cosmic forces. Continuing our exploration, we encounter Robert Fludd's diagram linking hidden divinity with our manifest world—an intriguing blend of philosophical and theological truths rendered in an exquisite woodcut from Utriusque Cosmi. As we gaze upon a celestial globe adorned with depictions representing zodiacal signs, it becomes evident that these heavenly bodies have long captivated human imagination across cultures and eras. Intriguingly juxtaposed is an engraving depicting The Hereford Fungus Festival—a reminder that even amidst scientific pursuits, celebrations rooted in nature continue to thrive throughout time. Finally, let us not forget Nicolaus Copernicus' presence in Rome during his groundbreaking discoveries about heliocentrism—his legacy forever altering humanity's perception of our place within this vast cosmos.