The Solar System "Planeten System Der Sonne" by Hermann Berghaus, 1869, appearing in Stieler's Hand Atlas.
A broad overview of the planetary system, highlighting the orbits of the planets around the Sun. Meticulous annotations depict the planets’ distances from the Sun, orbital periods, and other astronomical data of the time. Insets depict the various phases of the Moon and explain the phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses.
Another close-up showcases the asteroid belt and the relative positions of the known asteroids at the time. This inclusion is particularly noteworthy, as it was only in the early 19th century that the first asteroids were discovered. By 1869, the known minor planets were few enough to be individually charted, a task unthinkable today with the discovery of hundreds of thousands of such objects.
Finally, we see detailed illustrations of the planets, particularly Saturn with its rings and Jupiter, accompanied by their moons. A remarkable 19th Century celestial map, scientifically informative but with a certain artistic flair, capturing the fascination of the era with the wonders of the night sky.
Details
- Date: 1869
- Author: Berghaus, Hermann; Gotha, Germany
- Size: 48cm x 39cm
- Medium: Steel engraving
Condition
Very Good; Slight dark toning to edges and light foxing towards the margins. Clear, dark print.
Unframed.
1869 Solar System
1869 Solar System
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The Solar System "Planeten System Der Sonne" by Hermann Berghaus, 1869, appearing in Stieler's Hand Atlas.
A broad overview of the planetary system, highlighting the orbits of the planets around the Sun. Meticulous annotations depict the planets’ distances from the Sun, orbital periods, and other astronomical data of the time. Insets depict the various phases of the Moon and explain the phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses.
Another close-up showcases the asteroid belt and the relative positions of the known asteroids at the time. This inclusion is particularly noteworthy, as it was only in the early 19th century that the first asteroids were discovered. By 1869, the known minor planets were few enough to be individually charted, a task unthinkable today with the discovery of hundreds of thousands of such objects.
Finally, we see detailed illustrations of the planets, particularly Saturn with its rings and Jupiter, accompanied by their moons. A remarkable 19th Century celestial map, scientifically informative but with a certain artistic flair, capturing the fascination of the era with the wonders of the night sky.
Details
- Date: 1869
- Author: Berghaus, Hermann; Gotha, Germany
- Size: 48cm x 39cm
- Medium: Steel engraving
Condition
Very Good; Slight dark toning to edges and light foxing towards the margins. Clear, dark print.
Unframed.
