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Figura observat, Cursus Cometae Anno 1665 etc. No. 21

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Book page illustrating an uncolored celestial map, showing both the figural representations of the constellations and the stars of which they are composed. The progress of a comet through this area of the sky is demarcated, with the date of each observed position noted: dates begin 30 December 1664 and end 6 April 1665. Comet passes through Cetus, the whale; Delphinus is also visible at top right. Entitled "Figura observat. Cursus Cometae Anno 1665 mense Aprili factar. a Iohanne Hevelio ad ejusdem Communicat pertinens."; plate no.21.
From "Theatrum Cometicum", a 1668 text about comet sightings throughout history and their meanings.


whales
1668-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Gerardi, G.
ink; laid paper; mounting
10 3/4 in x 14 in
Netherlands: Amsterdam