COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1851
Short Title:
Transparent Solar System : Displaying the planets with their orbits
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
29
Obj Width cm:
23
Note:
Hand colored and engraved diagram of the solar system, have tissue paper backings and holes in the card in order to allow the user to hold them up to the light and see the stars, planets or phases of the Moon displayed as light areas against a darker background. The central image does not include Neptune, discovered in 1846, although it is included in the text and a table below. The planets are shown with their known satellites, minor planets from the asteroid belt are included, as is the orbit of Halley's Comet. Includes notes and list of planets.
Reference:
None found.
Subject:
Astronomy
Subject:
Celestial
Full Title:
Transparent Solar System : Displaying the planets with their orbits, as known at the present day. Derived from the latest and best authorities. London. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. (to accompany) Astronomical diagrams.
List No:
3432.004
Page No:
(1)
Series No:
4
Publication Author:
Reynolds, James
Publication Author:
Emslie, John
Pub Date:
1851
Pub Title:
Astronomy. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. London. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand; Reeves & Sons; Rocks & Co.; Peacock & Mansfield. (Cover title) Astronomical diagrams.
Pub Reference:
None found.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
3432.000
Pub Type:
Celestial Atlas
Pub Maps:
12
Pub Height cm:
29
Pub Width cm:
23
Image No:
3432004.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
