EAN: 9783030136154

PRAXIS BOOKS STAR MAPS - NICK KANAS KARTONIER...

Explore the beauty and awe of the heavens through the rich celestial prints and star atlases
offered in this third edition book. The author traces the development of celestial cartography
from ancient to modern times  describes the relationships between different star maps and
atlases  and relates these notions to our changing ideas about humanity's place in the
universe. Also covered in this book are more contemporary cosmological ideas  constellation
representations  and cartographic advances.The text is enriched with 226 images (141 in color)
from actual  antiquarian celestial books and atlases  each one with an explanation of unique
astronomical and cartographic features. This never-before-available hardcover edition includes
two new chapters on pictorial style maps and celestial images in art  as well over 50 new
images. Additionally  the color plates are now incorporated directly into the text  providing
readers with a vibrant  immersive look into the history of star maps.

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