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The First Part of the Northern Celestial Hemisphere
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Mynde, J.
Place made: United Kingdom
Date made: 1740
Materials: ink; laid paper
Measurements: 6 1/2 in x 12 1/2 in
Nomenclature: astronomical
Classification: whales
AF-AX-3041
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Mynde, J.
Place made: United Kingdom
Date made: 1740
Materials: ink; laid paper
Measurements: 6 1/2 in x 12 1/2 in
Nomenclature: astronomical
Classification: whales
Uncolored engraving depicting the upper half of the northern celestial hemisphere, with both the component stars and the figural representations of the constellations depicted. Ursa Minor and Major are shown outside of the hemisphere, to the top left. At top right, labeled "Plate 9. Vol.IV page 191". Delphinus is pointed out by a pencilled-in arrow.
AF-AX-3041