Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708). This is the title page from the 1708 edition of the star atlas 'Harmonica Macrocosmica' by the Dutch-German mathematici

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Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708). This is the title page from the 1708 edition of the star atlas 'Harmonica Macrocosmica' by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665). First published in 1660, 'Harmonica Macrocosmica' had 30 colour plates with Latin text. It was renowned for its scientific completeness, accuracy, and artistry. The 1708 edition was published in Amsterdam by Petrus Schenk and Gerard Valk (details at bottom). The description of the author refers to his German Palatinate origins (Palatini), and his position as rector of the Latin school in Hoorn, in the Dutch province of North Holland (Hollandis Boreali).

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