A celestial globe, 19th/20th century
A celestial globe
Octagonal wooden structure with turned legs
19th/20th century
51 × 45 × 45 cm
Probably based on the engraved celestial charts by Giovanni Maria Cassini, published in Rome in 1792
The map is based on the astronomical observations of John Flamsteed (here cited as Hamsteed) and Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille (here cited as de la Caille)
Decorated with gilt constellations against a dark ground
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A celestial globe
Octagonal wooden structure with turned legs
19th/20th century
51 × 45 × 45 cm
Probably based on the engraved celestial charts by Giovanni Maria Cassini, published in Rome in 1792
The map is based on the astronomical observations of John Flamsteed (here cited as Hamsteed) and Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille (here cited as de la Caille)
Decorated with gilt constellations against a dark ground