Planisphere

The projection is geocentric and equidistant from the North Pole to South 50 degrees. Only the principle stars, connected by lines, are included. On the back, there is a magnitude table which is labelled 'Magnitudes [1-5]'. The Milky Way is labelled 'MILKY WAY'. 21 stars and two star groups are named. Ptolemaic constellations above declination South 50 degrees and two non-Ptolemainc constellations are drawn. Six of Hevelius are drawn as well as two of Lacaille. The text on the back includes 'a selection of Philips' popular astronomical aids'. For further information about the cartography and construction of this planisphere please refer to the related publication, Globes at Greenwich.

Object Details

ID: AST0606
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Planisphere
Display location: Not on display
Creator: George Philip & Son Ltd
Date made: circa 1940
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 260 mm