Astronomical map, centred on the constellation of Hercules, 1775. Artist: Jean Fortin

Astronomical map, centred on the constellation of Hercules, 1775. Artist: Jean Fortin

1-152-576 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Astronomical map, centred on the constellation of Hercules, 1775. Part of the Milky Way is shown on the right of the image. From Atlas Coelestis de Flamsteed by JJ Fortin. (Paris, 1775).


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Jean Fortin, attributed to: French: Cartographer, globemaker
People Related
  1. John Flamsteed: British, English: Astronomer

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Map

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Greece

  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Mythology

Science & Nature Astronomy


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3598x2905
File Size : 30,622kb


Aliases

  1. 002088
  1. 002088
  1. 0390001523
  1. 1-152-576
  1. 1152576
  1. 1523

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