Planisphere

Planisphere. The projection is geocentric and equidistant from the North Pole to South 40 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 one star group is named. Ptolemaic constellations above declination South 40 degrees and non-Ptolemaic constellations are drawn including one of Hevelius and one of Lacaille. For further information about the cartography and construction of this planisphere please refer to the related publication, Globes at Greenwich.

Object Details

ID: AST0607
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: 130 mm