Ptolemaic worldview, 1708
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Framed Print of Ptolemaic worldview, 1708
Ptolemaic worldview. This is plate 2 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665). It shows the geocentric worldview of the 2nd-century Greek philosopher Ptolemy. Circling the Earth (eastern hemisphere shown) are the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The celestial circles and the zodiac are also shown. First published in 1660, Harmonica Macrocosmica had 30 colour plates with Latin text. This edition was published in Amsterdam by Petrus Schenk and Gerard Valk. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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1600s 1660 1700s 1708 1708 Edition 17th Century 18th Century Ancient Greek Andreas Cellarius Astronomer Constellations Cosmogonical Cosmogony Cosmography Cosmological Cosmology Dutch Geocentric German Harmonica Macrocosmica Jupiter Latin Text Mars Mercury Moon Orbit Orbiting Orbits Planets Plate 2 Ptolemaic Saturn Schenk Scientist Solar System Star Atlas Universe Valk Venus Zodiac Zodiacal
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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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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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.6cm x 19.3cm (8.9" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
