
Northern Hemisphere Map

by Science Photo Library
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Northern Hemisphere Map
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Science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Map of the northern hemisphere earth and heavens, 1699. The celestial map (left) shows stars and drawings of the mythological characters of the constellations. The terrestrial map (right) shows the expanding exploration of the known world. The surrounding panels depict biblical scenes. This map was produced by Philip Lea, a London cartographer, globe and instrument maker. It was published in 1699 and sold at the Atlas and Hercules in Cheapside, London, UK.
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July 25th, 2016
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