Early map of the Moon, 1635
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Early map of the Moon, 1635
Map of the Moon, by Johann Doppelmayr (1671- 1750). This early engraving of the Moon by the German mathematician and astronomer Doppelmayer is thought to date from 1730. It depicts the Moon as two hemispheres, each showing the front from a different view. The left shows the system developed by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687), which conceived of a correspondence between geographical features on the Earth and the Moon. The right shows the system developed by Giovanni Riccioli (1598-1671), which had features named after famous people. These systems competed for over a century, but it is Ricciolis which has now gained wider acceptance. The chart is titled Tabula Selenographica
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1700s 18th Century Chart Cherub Lunar Moon Night Sky Phase Solar System 1730 Johannes Hevelius
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This print showcases an early map of the Moon, dating back to 1635. Created by Johann Doppelmayr, a renowned German mathematician and astronomer, this engraving is believed to have been produced around 1730. The image presents the Moon as two hemispheres, each displaying a different perspective of its front side. On the left hemisphere, we witness the system devised by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius, who proposed a correlation between geographical features on Earth and those on the Moon. Meanwhile, the right hemisphere exhibits Giovanni Riccioli's system that named lunar features after famous individuals. For more than a century, these competing systems vied for recognition until Riccioli's approach eventually gained wider acceptance in astronomical circles. Titled "Tabula Selenographica" this chart provides us with an intriguing glimpse into historical lunar cartography. The artwork itself is a stunning representation of celestial knowledge from the 18th century. It transports us back in time when astronomers meticulously studied our solar system and sought to unravel its mysteries. Amidst cherubic figures adorning the corners of this masterpiece, it serves as a testament to humanity's relentless curiosity about space and our place within it. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from Science Photo Library, we are reminded of how far astronomy has come since Doppelmayr's era while appreciating his significant contribution to our understanding of Earth's closest celestial neighbor -the enigmatic Moon
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