National Museum of American History
Celestial Images: Astronomical Charts, 1500-1900
May 16, 1985 – August 23, 1985
See some 30 objects, including the planispheres of Albrecht Durer, an Islamic celestial globe, and constellation figures from five of the finest celestial atlases. The astronomical charts are presented in their scientific and artistic contexts.
From MAH, Library of Congress and other collections, the objects were selected from a larger exhibition organized by the Boston University Art Gallery.
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