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Lynx and Telescopium Hereschilii, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
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Lynx and Telescopium Hereschilii, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7339149 Lynx and Telescopium Hereschilii, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall
Plate 8. A set of thirty-two constellation cards entitled 'Urania's Mirror', with a chart of the heavens for the latitude of London (by Jehoshaphat Aspin), all contained within a box depicting Urania, the personification of Astronomy. They were sold as an attractive but educational item, presumably to be used within a domestic setting and reflecting the rising taste for improving pastimes in the later 18th and early 19th century. The set was often accompanied by a copy of Aspin's 'Familiar Treatise on Astronomy' (1825), written especially for the purpose.
The cards are hand coloured and show the stars and traditional imagery for the major constellations. The cards give compass directions, the names of the constellations and the most important stars. They feature eighty constellations and two sub-constellations, some of which are no longer recognised. The artwork and choice of constellations is inspired by Alexander Jamieson's 'Celestial Atlas' (1822).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning print captures a piece of astronomical history with the depiction of Lynx and Telescopium Hereschilii from around 1825. Created by Sidney Hall, this image is part of a set of thirty-two constellation cards known as 'Urania's Mirror'. These educational cards were designed for domestic use, reflecting the growing interest in improving pastimes during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The hand-colored cards feature traditional imagery for major constellations, providing compass directions, constellation names, and important stars. Inspired by Alexander Jamieson's 'Celestial Atlas', these cards showcase eighty constellations and two sub-constellations, some of which are no longer recognized.
Displayed within a box depicting Urania, the personification of Astronomy, these constellation cards were accompanied by Aspin's 'Familiar Treatise on Astronomy' to further enhance their educational value. The intricate artwork and selection of constellations make this print not only visually appealing but also historically significant.
Now housed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this print serves as a reminder of humanity's fascination with the stars and our ongoing quest to understand the mysteries of the universe.
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