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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of Monoceros (Unicorn), Canis Major (Dog), Lepus (Hare or Rabbit), Argo Navis (Ship)
    Mar. 28, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of Monoceros (Unicorn), Canis Major (Dog), Lepus (Hare or Rabbit), Argo Navis (Ship)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • JOHANN ELBERT BODE (1747-1826), A PAIR OF HAND COLOURED ENGRAVINGS OF CELESTIAL CHARTS, BERLIN, 1800
    Mar. 24, 2026

    JOHANN ELBERT BODE (1747-1826), A PAIR OF HAND COLOURED ENGRAVINGS OF CELESTIAL CHARTS, BERLIN, 1800

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    JOHANN ELBERT BODE (1747-1826), A PAIR OF HAND COLOURED ENGRAVINGS OF CELESTIAL CHARTSBERLIN, 1800Plates VII and IX from Uranographia sive Astrorum Descriptio58cm high, 79cm wide including the giltwood frameProvenance:Purchased from Jonathan Potter Antique Maps, 30th November 1994 - a copy of the original invoice is available with this lot

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Start Chart of Taurus (Bull), Orion, Gemini (Twins), Canis Minor (Dog). 12
    Mar. 21, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Start Chart of Taurus (Bull), Orion, Gemini (Twins), Canis Minor (Dog). 12

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Start Chart of the Autumn Equinox Sky (Coelum Stellatum Hemisphaerium Librae)
    Mar. 21, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Start Chart of the Autumn Equinox Sky (Coelum Stellatum Hemisphaerium Librae)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of Ophiuchus (Serepent Bearer), Serpens, Aquila (Eagle)
    Mar. 14, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of Ophiuchus (Serepent Bearer), Serpens, Aquila (Eagle)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of Draco, Ursa Minor, Cepheus
    Mar. 14, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of Draco, Ursa Minor, Cepheus

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of Scorpio & Sagitarius
    Mar. 07, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of Scorpio & Sagitarius

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of Grus, Phoenix, Indus, Toucan, Pavo (Peacock), Xiphias, Apus Avis, Chamaeleon, Argo Navis
    Mar. 07, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of Grus, Phoenix, Indus, Toucan, Pavo (Peacock), Xiphias, Apus Avis, Chamaeleon, Argo Navis

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart: Cetus Monstrum Mainum (Sea Monster)
    Feb. 28, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart: Cetus Monstrum Mainum (Sea Monster)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of the Northern Sky or Hemisphere (Coelum Stellatum Hemisphaerium Arietis)
    Feb. 28, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation or Star Chart of the Northern Sky or Hemisphere (Coelum Stellatum Hemisphaerium Arietis)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Aries, Pisces. 11
    Feb. 21, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Aries, Pisces. 11

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Perseus, Cassiopeia, Andromeda. 4
    Feb. 21, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Perseus, Cassiopeia, Andromeda. 4

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Hydra, Centaurus, Corvis, Crater, Argo Navis. 19
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Hydra, Centaurus, Corvis, Crater, Argo Navis. 19

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Aquarius, Capricorn, Piscis Notius. 16
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Aquarius, Capricorn, Piscis Notius. 16

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Pegasus, Equuleus (Horse), Delphinus (Dolphin)
    Feb. 07, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Pegasus, Equuleus (Horse), Delphinus (Dolphin)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Cygnus (Swan), Vultur et Lyra, Hercules. 8
    Feb. 07, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Cygnus (Swan), Vultur et Lyra, Hercules. 8

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Ursa Major (Great Bear), Leo Minor (Lion)
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Ursa Major (Great Bear), Leo Minor (Lion)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Bootes, Corona Borealis, Coma Berenices. 7
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Bootes, Corona Borealis, Coma Berenices. 7

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Bootes, Bernice's Hair. 7
    Jan. 24, 2026

    Bode, Elephant Folio - Constellation Chart: Bootes, Bernice's Hair. 7

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. Sumtus commodante .. Fr. de Hahn. Atlas or Uranographia, or a Description of the Star. The work was published in Berlin in 1801 by the author. Bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. His Uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. "Among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank." (ADB III, 1) Further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. All edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. .. the Uranographia, which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by William Herschel." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Taurus (Bull). 14
    Dec. 27, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Taurus (Bull). 14

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Aries (Ram). 13
    Dec. 27, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Aries (Ram). 13

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Pair of Constellation Charts
    Dec. 27, 2025

    Bode - Pair of Constellation Charts

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Celestial Chart: Leo (Lion). 17
    Dec. 20, 2025

    Bode - Celestial Chart: Leo (Lion). 17

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Celestial Chart: Scorpio (Scorpion), Libra (Scales). 19
    Dec. 20, 2025

    Bode - Celestial Chart: Scorpio (Scorpion), Libra (Scales). 19

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Celestial Chart: Cancer (Crab). 16
    Dec. 20, 2025

    Bode - Celestial Chart: Cancer (Crab). 16

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Celestial Chart: Virgo. 18
    Dec. 20, 2025

    Bode - Celestial Chart: Virgo. 18

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Celestial Chart: Gemini (Twins). 15
    Dec. 20, 2025

    Bode - Celestial Chart: Gemini (Twins). 15

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Pegasus. 12
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Pegasus. 12

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Swan (Cygnus), Lyre (Lyra). 11
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Swan (Cygnus), Lyre (Lyra). 11

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Dolphin (Delphinus), Eagle (Aquila), Bull (Taurus), Antinous. 10
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Dolphin (Delphinus), Eagle (Aquila), Bull (Taurus), Antinous. 10

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart of the Sky
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart of the Sky

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Southern Hemisphere / Sky. 24
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Southern Hemisphere / Sky. 24

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Pisces (Fish). 22
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Pisces (Fish). 22

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Aquarius (Water Bearer) & Carpricorn (Goat). 21
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Aquarius (Water Bearer) & Carpricorn (Goat). 21

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Sagittarius. 20
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Sagittarius. 20

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Southern Sky. 28
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Southern Sky. 28

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Cetus (Sea Monster). 23
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Cetus (Sea Monster). 23

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Hercules, Crown. 8
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Hercules, Crown. 8

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Serpent Catcher (Ophiuchus), Serpent (Serpens). 9
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Serpent Catcher (Ophiuchus), Serpent (Serpens). 9

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Northern Celestial Sky. 33
    Nov. 22, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Northern Celestial Sky. 33

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Southern Celestial Sky. 29
    Nov. 22, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Southern Celestial Sky. 29

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Hydra, Corvus (Crow). 27
    Nov. 22, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Hydra, Corvus (Crow). 27

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Hydra, Sextant. 26
    Nov. 22, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Hydra, Sextant. 26

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Unicorn, Canis (Dogs), Argo Navis (Boat). 25
    Nov. 22, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Unicorn, Canis (Dogs), Argo Navis (Boat). 25

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Orion, Hare. 24
    Nov. 22, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Orion, Hare. 24

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Chart of the Northern Celestial Hemisphere. 1
    Nov. 15, 2025

    Bode - Chart of the Northern Celestial Hemisphere. 1

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Draco (Dragon), Cassiopeia, Cepheus. 2
    Nov. 15, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Draco (Dragon), Cassiopeia, Cepheus. 2

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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  • Bode - Constellation Chart: Perseus, Andromeda. 3
    Nov. 15, 2025

    Bode - Constellation Chart: Perseus, Andromeda. 3

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This first edition celestial engraving is from Johann Elert Bode's Die Gestirne or The Stars. The work was published in Berlin in 1782. The plates were engraved by Daniel Berger. Johann Elert Bode (1747-1826) was a German royal astronomer and director of Berlin's astronomical observatory. "His star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had." (ADB III, 1) "His two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... It] contained more than 5,000 stars." (DSB II, 220)

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