Title: Whittaker's Planisphere Showing the Principal Stars Visible for Every Hour in the Year

Barcode: 37415

Image Number: 37415

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/37415.0001

Creator: Whittaker, Thomas

Date/Date Range: 1890

Language: English

Dimensions: 26

Notes: Note on verso of container: "Made in Germany" The flat, midnight blue cardboard disk features a printed map of the major stars and constellations and the days and months of the year around its rim. The square overlay container, of cardboard with a black leather-like surface, bears a title and a time ring around its rim, in gold embossed lettering. A leaf with printed directions for use is adhered to the verso of the container.

Physical Description: 1 planisphere: cardboard

Accession Number: NA-1890-43

Donor: Naden