Meteor seen in London, 13 November 1803. It was first observed accompanied by small balls of fire (meteore vu in London, England, in 1803, with fireballs) 1, and then developed a tail and rays that ended in small stars (la meme meteore)

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Meteor seen in London, 13 November 1803. It was first observed accompanied by small balls of fire (meteore vu in London, England, in 1803, with fireballs) 1, and then developed a tail and rays that ended in small stars (la meme meteore)

FLO4576286 Meteor seen in London, 13 November 1803. It was first observed accompanied by small balls of fire (meteore vu in London, England, in 1803, with fireballs) 1, and then developed a tail and rays that ended in small stars (la meme meteore, avec une queue de feu qui se fin en petit stars) 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1807. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.; (add.info.: Meteor seen in London, 13 November 1803. It was first observed accompanied by small balls of fire (meteore vu in London, England, in 1803, with fireballs) 1, and then developed a tail and rays that ended in small stars (la meme meteore, avec une queue de feu qui se fin en petit stars) 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1807. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.); © Florilegius

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the awe-inspiring sight of a meteor seen in London on 13 November 1803. The phenomenon was first observed as small balls of fire, creating a spectacle that must have left spectators breathless with wonder. As the meteor continued its journey across the night sky, it developed a tail and rays that ended in small stars, adding to its mystical appearance. Handcoloured and meticulously detailed, this copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children) transports us back to a time when such celestial events were met with both fear and fascination. Friedrich Johann Bertuch's encyclopedia for children was renowned for its beautifully illustrated plates on natural history, science, mythology, and more - making this particular image a valuable glimpse into historical perceptions of the cosmos. As we gaze upon this artwork today, we are reminded of the enduring allure of the unknown and our eternal quest to understand the mysteries of the universe. The meteor seen in London over two centuries ago may have faded into memory, but its brilliance lives on through works like these that capture fleeting moments of celestial beauty.

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