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: 30.5 X 30.5 cm

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

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Donor: Naden

Permenant URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/37415.0001; 37415.0002