Martian canals, historical artwork

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Martian canals, historical artwork

Giovanni Schiaparellis sketches of planet Mars in 1883 and 1884. The dark triangle was called Syrtis Mayor, white appears the polar cap of the south. Today we know that his canali were an optical illusion seeing sma├Â├ features together

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Media ID 6352549

© Detlev van Ravenswaay

1880s 1883 1884 Art Works Canal Canals Channel Channels Diagram Diagrams Discovery Drawing Drawings Feature Features German Giovanni Schiaparelli Globe Hemisphere Hemispheres History Of Science Italian Mapped Maps Mars Martian Observation Observations Planetary Science Pole Red Planet Sketch Sketches Solar System South Pole Southern Trio Polar Cap

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the historical artwork of Giovanni Schiaparelli's sketches of planet Mars in 1883 and 1884. The image depicts a fascinating glimpse into the scientific understanding of that era, where Schiaparelli believed he had discovered intricate Martian canals. In this particular sketch, we observe a dark triangle known as Syrtis Mayor, while a white area represents the polar cap of the southern region. However, modern knowledge has revealed that these "canali" were merely an optical illusion created by perceiving small features together. Despite this misconception, Schiaparelli's illustrations hold immense value as they reflect the early exploration and mapping efforts of our neighboring red planet. The European-Italian artist's attention to detail is evident in this piece as he meticulously captures various geographical elements such as channels and hemispheres on Mars. This artistic representation serves not only as an illustration but also contributes to our understanding of planetary science history. Detlev van Ravenswaay skillfully presents this significant artwork against a clean white background, allowing viewers to focus solely on the intricate details within the drawing. As we delve into this mesmerizing image from Science Photo Library, it reminds us how far humanity has come in unraveling the mysteries of space through observation, research, and discovery.

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