Book, "Atlas of the Celestial Heavens", 19th century
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We acquired this object in 1980
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- Object ID: 18505421
- Accession Number: 1980-32-1354
- Acquired: 1980
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2CR1Z/
- Book, "Atlas of the Celestial Heavens", 19th century. 19th century. Engraving on paper. Gift of Unknown Donor. 1980-32-1354.
Celestial map of astrological constellation and what time throughout the year and where these constellations can be seen in the night sky.
This book is engraving on paper. Its dimensions are: 42 x 37.1 cm (16 9/16 x 14 5/8 in.).
This book is from United States and dated 19th century
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