Star Atlas Collection

Ursa Major constellation, Bode Star Atlas
Ursa Major constellation. This star map shows the northern hemisphere constellation of Ursa Major (the Great Bear) as published by the German astronomer Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) in 1805

Hydra constellations, 1829 C016 / 4412
Hydra constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Phases of the Moon, 1708
Phases of the Moon. This is plate 19 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Copernican worldview, 1708
Copernican worldview. This is plate 5 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Ursa Major constellation, 1829 C016 / 4387
Ursa Major constellation. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Uranographia constellations, 1801 C013 / 8953
Uranographia constellations. This page of this star atlas shows Northern Hemisphere constellations. The constellations are groupings of stars in the night sky

North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075757 North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, 1674
North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, Ignace-Gaston Pardies, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving)

Copernican planisphere, 1708
Copernican planisphere. This is plate 4 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Virgo constellation, 1829 C016 / 4405
Virgo constellation. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Gill in Cape Observatory study. Scottish astronomer David Gill (1843-1914, centre) in his study at the Cape Observatory, South Africa

Roberts stellar pantograver. This device was invented by British amateur astronomer and engineer Isaac Roberts (1829-1904)

Christianized constellations, 1708
Christianized constellations. This is plate 22 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Sizes of celestial bodies, 1708
Sizes of celestial bodies. This is plate 10 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Epicycles of Moons orbit, 1708
Epicycles of Moons orbit. This is plate 18 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Suns orbit from Earth, 1708
Suns orbit from Earth. This is plate 17 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Aratus planisphere, 1708
Aratus planisphere. This is plate 8 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Tychonic worldview, 1708
Tychonic worldview. This is plate 7 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708). This star atlas by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius was first published in 1660

Planetary spheres, 1708
Planetary spheres. This is plate 3 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Ptolemaic worldview, 1708
Ptolemaic worldview. This is plate 2 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Constellation of Gemini, 1799 star atlas
Constellation of Gemini. 18th-century German depiction of the constellation of Gemini (centre), with part of the Milky Way (right). The German for Gemini, the Twins ( Zwillinge ) is at top

Bayers Uranometria (1603)
Uranometria title page, 1603 edition. This star atlas was originally published in 1603 in Augsberg, by German astronomer Johann Bayer (1572-1625)

Northern constellations, 18th century
Northern constellations. 18th-century map of constellations and stars of the northern celestial hemisphere. The constellations are represented by artworks of their mythical namesakes

Southern constellations, 1829 C016 / 4415
Southern constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Cetus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4414
Cetus constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Milky Way constellations, 1829 C016 / 4416
Milky Way constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Monoceros constellations, 1829 C016 / 4413
Monoceros constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Orion constellations, 1829 C016 / 4410
Orion constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Corvus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4411
Corvus constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Pisces constellation, 1829 C016 / 4409
Pisces constellation. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Aquarius constellations, 1829 C016 / 4408
Aquarius constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Sagittarius constellations, 1829 C016 / 4407
Sagittarius constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Libra constellations, 1829 C016 / 4406
Libra constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Leo constellations, 1829 C016 / 4404
Leo constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Cancer constellations, 1829 C016 / 4403
Cancer constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Taurus constellation, 1829 C016 / 4401
Taurus constellation. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Gemini constellation, 1829 C016 / 4402
Gemini constellation. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Aries constellations, 1829 C016 / 4400
Aries constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Pegasus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4399
Pegasus constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Aqulia constellations, 1829 C016 / 4398
Aqulia constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Ophiuchus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4397
Ophiuchus constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Cygnus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4396
Cygnus constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Bootes constellations, 1829 C016 / 4394
Bootes constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Hercules constellations, 1829 C016 / 4395
Hercules constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Leo Minor constellation, 1829 C016 / 4393
Leo Minor constellation. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Lynx constellation, 1829 C016 / 4392
Lynx constellation. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Auriga constellations, 1829 C016 / 4391
Auriga constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

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Exploring the vast expanse of the night sky, the Star Atlas takes us on a celestial journey through time and space. In 1708, amidst a Copernican worldview, the Bode Star Atlas unveiled its intricate depiction of Ursa Major constellation, guiding astronomers and stargazers alike. This remarkable atlas also captured the ever-changing phases of the Moon, offering a glimpse into our lunar companion's mesmerizing transformations. Fast forward to 1829 when Hydra constellations made their debut in C016 / 4412 edition of the Star Atlas. Joining this cosmic tapestry was none other than Ursa Major constellation itself in C016 / 4387 edition. These additions expanded our understanding of the universe and ignited curiosity about distant galaxies. Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio transported us to the North Pole, revealing an awe-inspiring view that left observers spellbound. Dating back to both 1674 and later in Christianized constellations edition from 1708, these plates showcased how different cultures interpreted and incorporated their beliefs into heavenly formations. The Copernican planisphere featured prominently in Gill's Cape Observatory study as it unraveled new insights into planetary motion and revolutionized astronomical research. Meanwhile, Roberts stellar pantograver brought forth stunning visual representations of stars with unparalleled precision. Throughout history, star atlases have not only served as navigational tools but also cultural artifacts bridging science and spirituality. From ancient civilizations to modern-day explorers like ourselves, these captivating maps continue to inspire wonderment as we unravel mysteries beyond our earthly realm.