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Southern Hemisphere Star Chart
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: unknown
Place made: unknown
Date made: 1672
Materials: ink; laid paper; mounting
Measurements: 7 in x 7 1/2 in
Nomenclature: astronomical
Classification: whales
AF-AX-3049
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: unknown
Place made: unknown
Date made: 1672
Materials: ink; laid paper; mounting
Measurements: 7 in x 7 1/2 in
Nomenclature: astronomical
Classification: whales
Monochrome engraving of a star chart for the southern hemisphere. All labels in Latin. Cetus, the whale, pointed out with a pencilled arrow and inscription.
AF-AX-3049