Format:
XXXV, 528 S.
,
zahlr. Ill. und Kt.
,
24 cm
Edition:
2. ed.
ISBN:
9781461409168
,
1461409160
Series Statement:
Springer-Praxis books in popular astronomy
Note:
Literaturangaben
,
What is a star map?Non-European cosmology and constellation development -- European cosmology -- European constellation development -- Early European star maps -- The "big four" of the golden age of pictorial star maps -- Other important star maps of the golden age -- Special topics -- Mapping the stars in early America -- The transition to non-pictorial star maps -- Color plate gallery -- Appendix A: Collecting celestial maps and prints -- Appendix B: Supplementary reference catalog -- Appendix C: Indices of major constellation atlases -- Appendix D: The British Library "King's" edition -- Appendix E: Glossary.
Additional Edition:
Online-Ausg. Kanas, Nick Star Maps New York, NY : Springer, 2012 9781461409175
Language:
English
Subjects:
Physics
,
Comparative Studies. Non-European Languages/Literatures
Keywords:
Astronomie
;
Kunst
;
Stern
;
Karte
;
Geschichte
;
Astronomie
;
Karte
;
Geschichte
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