"Motus Cometarum Hemisphaerio Australi, Qui intra Anum 1530 et 1740 cum Duabus Stellis Novis...", Doppelmayr/Homann

Subject: Celestial
Period: 1742 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Coelestis in quo Mundus Spectabilis
Color: Hand Color
Size: 18.7 x 22.3

This lovely chart depicts the passage of comets in the southern skies between the years 1530-1740. It is centered on the ecliptic pole and shows the constellation figures based on classical mythology, without showing the stars. The paths of several comets are illustrated, and the chart identifies 2 "newly discovered" stars in 1596 and 1704. Surrounding the hemispheres are various diagrams and two tables including details about the comets and stars depicted on the chart.

References: Kanas #7.8.3.
Condition: B+
Contemporary color on watermarked paper with archival repairs to a 2" edge tear at upper right and a 0.5" edge tear at upper left. There is a hint of toning along the upper centerfold.