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Mapping the heavens

Title
Mapping the heavens / Peter Whitfield.
Author
Whitfield, P. (Peter)
Publication
London : British Library, 2018.

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TextNo restrictions *R-Map Div. QB65 .W45 2018Schwarzman Building - Map Division Reference Room 117

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Description
192 pages : illustrations (color); 28 cm
Summary
Throughout history people have sought ways in which to map the heavens. From the sources of mathematics and mythology sprang the classic star chart, the finest examples of which are both scientific documents and works of art.
Subject
  • Cosmology > Popular works
  • Astronomy
  • Stars > Atlases
  • Stars > Atlases > History
  • Constellations
  • Celestial globes > History
  • Astronomy > Charts, diagrams, etc
  • Astronomy > Charts, diagrams, etc. > History
  • Cosmology
  • Stars
Genre/Form
  • Charts, diagrams, etc.
  • Popular works.
  • Scientific atlases.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 187) and index.
Call Number
QB65
ISBN
  • 9780712352659
  • 0712352651
OCLC
1050743273
Author
Whitfield, P. (Peter), author.
Title
Mapping the heavens / Peter Whitfield.
Publisher
London : British Library, 2018.
Edition
New edition.
Type of Content
text
still image
cartographic image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 187) and index.
Research Call Number
*R-Map Div. QB65 .W45 2018
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