Esfera Astronomica Composta e divida en Circulos, ca. late 17th century

Mss.521.Ast8

Date: Circa late 17th century | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, ca. 900 p.

Special Request | On-site Photography Request
Collections Home | APS Home

Abstract

This is a Portuguese maritime treatise on spherical and planetary astronomy, based on the Ptolomeic system, but with presentation of the Copernican system. There are numerous diagrams and a few interesting sketches.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, ca. 900 p.

Provenance

Purchased from Sotheby (Winifred Myers) for £200 and accessioned, 12/19/1980 (1980 2063ms).

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Charts.
Sketches.

Subject(s)

Astronomy -- Observations.
Copernican system
Nautical astronomy.
Ptolomeic system
Solar system - Early works to 1800
Spherical astronomy.