Cometa qui Anno Christi 1742. apparuit - Antique map

Author: Seutter, Matthäus

Publisher: Seutter, Matthäus

Published: Augsburg

Publishing year: 1743

Comet of 1742. "Cometa qui Anno Christi 1742. apparuit, ex Observationibus, a die 13 Marty usque ad 15 Aprilis, plusquam Vigesies quinquies institutis, qua ...". Orig. copperplate engraving, M. Seutter, 1743. Orig. old colouring. Fine pair of celestial models illustrating the bright comet which transited the sky in March and April of 1742. On the left is an image of the Celestial Sky, illustrating the various constellations visible in the sky at the time of the transit of the comet, which can be seen at the top left. On the right, is an armillary sphere, illustrating the position of the comet. With decorative title cartouche with the data relating to the appearance and the path of the comet in reference to the position of the Earth with figures (astronomers) on the sides, another crtouche with more data on the comet. 50:59,5 cm (19 3/4 x 23 1/2 inch.).

One of the most decorative celestial maps of the 18th century in magnificent old colouring.

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