Celestial map showing the heliocentric system of Nicholas Copernicus, engraving, 1660
Celestial map showing Nicholas Copernicus's heliocentric system. In the centre the Sun, surrounded by the orbits of the planets and the Earth around the Sun. Four moons can be seen around Jupiter, which were discovered in 1610 by Galileo Galilei. In the outer ring the zodiac. The map has a degree distribution along the edges. Top left and right title cartouches. Bottom left and right a representation with a seated cartographer, who probably represents Nicholas Copernicus and Aristarchus of Samos
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