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Solar system diagram, 1823 C017 / 8059
Solar system diagram, 19th century. This diagram shows the Sun (centre) and the orbits and astronomical symbols of the planets and major asteroids, with a comet (parabolic orbit). The inner planets are: Mercury, Venus, Earth (and its Moon) and Mars. The outer planets are Jupiter (centre left, four moons), Saturn (lower left, rings and seven moons) and Uranus (lower right, six moons). Neptune was not discovered until 1846. The asteroids and dwarf planets (clockwise from upper left) are: Juno (1804), Vesta (1807), Pallas (1802), and Ceres (1801). This page is from Universal Technological Dictionary (1823) by British author George Crabb (1778-1851)
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This 19th-century solar system diagram, captured in a monochrome print, takes us back to a time when the mysteries of the universe were still being unraveled. Created by British author George Crabb in his renowned publication Universal Technological Dictionary (1823), this illustration showcases the celestial wonders that fascinated astronomers of that era. At its center lies our radiant Sun, surrounded by an intricate web of planetary orbits and astronomical symbols. The inner planets Mercury, Venus, Earth (accompanied by its faithful Moon), and Mars are depicted closer to the Sun's embrace. Further out, we encounter Jupiter with its four moons dancing nearby, Saturn adorned with its magnificent rings and seven moons, and Uranus accompanied by six loyal satellites. Interestingly, this historical diagram predates Neptune's discovery in 1846; hence it is absent from this visual representation. Additionally, it features notable asteroids Juno (1804), Vesta (1807), Pallas (1802), and Ceres (1801) positioned clockwise from upper left. As we gaze upon this artwork from centuries past, we are reminded of humanity's enduring fascination with space exploration and our relentless pursuit to understand the vastness of our cosmos. This remarkable piece serves as a testament to both scientific curiosity and artistic expression intertwined within the pages of history.
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