Whittaker's Planisphere Showing the Principal Stars Visible for Every Hour in the Year
Collection: Naden Collection
Title: Whittaker's Planisphere Showing the Principal Stars Visible for Every Hour in the Year
Barcode: 37415
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
Permenant URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/37415.0001