Explore the beauty and awe of the heavens through the rich celestial
prints and star atlases offered in this third edition book. The author
traces the development of celestial cartography from ancient to modern
times, describes the relationships between different star maps and
atlases, and relates these notions to our changing ideas about
humanity's place in the universe. Also covered in this book are more
contemporary cosmological ideas, constellation representations, and
cartographic advances.
The text is enriched with 226 images (141 in color) from actual,
antiquarian celestial books and atlases, each one with an explanation of
unique astronomical and cartographic features. This
never-before-available hardcover edition includes two new chapters on
pictorial style maps and celestial images in art, as well over 50 new
images. Additionally, the color plates are now incorporated directly
into the text, providing readers with a vibrant, immersive look into the
history of star maps.