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Vintage Planisphere Celestial Map by Peter Apian

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Vintage Planisphere Celestial Map by Peter Apian

Vintage Planisphere Celestial Map by Peter Apian

Vintage illustration astronomy and celestial image featuring an antique star chart map of the northern sky. This planisphere is from the astronomical atlas Astronomicum Caesareum by Petrus Apianus (Peter Apian) (1495-1552). Includes constellations of mythical creatures and people, signs of the Zodiac, Ursa Major (bear), Hydra and Pegasus, the winged horse. This atlas was noteable for its highly intricate wheel charts (volvelles), of which this planisphere is an example. A volvelle involves several layers of paper placed over each other, which are then rotated to produce the desired result. In this case, to show the appearance of the night sky for a given latitude, time and date. Peter Apian was a German humanist, known for his works in mathematics, astronomy and cartography. The lunar crater Apianus is named in his honour. Created in 1540.
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4.8 out of 5 stars rating386 Total Reviews
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By Sarah T.13 May 2021 • Verified Purchase
Folded Card, Size: Standard (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm), Paper: Signature Matte
Creator Review
Looked great and was perfect for my Nana's 99th it arrived super quick so much quicker than sending the original from the other side of the world! My Nan loved my artwork too and the picture of us inside helped her remember who I was as she has Alzheimer's. Crisp and clear. Bright and colorful true to the original artwork I created. The photo we placed inside also looked great and clear.
5 out of 5 stars rating
By Kathleen R.11 July 2025 • Verified Purchase
Folded Card, Size: Standard (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm), Paper: Signature Matte
The best, lovely and true colours. Thank you.
5 out of 5 stars rating
By KITSIOS S.6 June 2017 • Verified Purchase
Folded Card, Size: Standard (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm), Paper: Signature Matte
Zazzle Reviewer Program
Excellent card, intense colours.Highly recommended. The printing quality was excellent with a good high resolution of colour.Exactly as described on the selling site

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Product ID: 137620947191652715
Created on 03/12/2009, 17:47
Rating: G