Print of Canis Major Constellation from Hevelius' 1687 Star Atlas

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Canis major constellation from Johannes Hevelius Prodromus astronomiae, Firmamentum Sobiescianum, sive Uranographia, 1687. Canis Major was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy and is now one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin for greater dog, and is commonly represented as one of the dogs following Orion the hunter. Canis Major contains Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, known as the "dog star". Canis Major is a constellation in the southern hemisphere's summer (or northern hemisphere's winter) sky, bordered by Monoceros to the north, Puppis to the east and southeast, Columba to the southwest, and Lepus to the west. The Hevelius Firmamentum was the first star atlas to rival Bayer's Uranometria in accuracy, utility, innovation, and influence. The star positions for the charts were derived from his own star catalog, based on his own observations, which was first published along with the atlas. It is unique among the Grand Atlases in choosing to depict the constellations as they would appear on a globe, that is, from the outside looking in, rather than from a geocentric point of view, as Bayer and most others adopted. © New York Public Library / Science Source

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Celestial beauty meets historical significance in these exquisite prints of the Canis Major Constellation from Johannes Hevelius' 1687 masterpiece, Firmamentum Sobiescianum. A stunning representation of the night sky, this ancient map showcases the majestic greater dog constellation as it would appear on a celestial globe. The vibrant depiction is a testament to Hevelius' groundbreaking work, which rivaled Bayer's Uranometria in accuracy and innovation. With Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, shining brightly at its center, this print captures the essence of summer nights in the southern hemisphere or winter nights in the northern hemisphere. A true marvel of astronomical cartography, these prints evoke a sense of wonder and awe for anyone who gazes upon them. The New York Public Library's ScienceSource collection preserves this remarkable piece of history for future generations to appreciate and learn from.

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

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