Bilder National Geographic Society – A Map of the Heavens – Offset Color Print – 1970s

Beskrivning

This detailed celestial map, produced by the National Geographic Society for the National Geographic Magazine, offers a comprehensive view of the night sky as seen from both the northern and southern hemispheres. The map features two polar projections of the heavens, accompanied by insets of notable constellations, the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and diagrams illustrating the Earth’s position in the solar system. The background is a deep blue, evoking the night sky, with stars, nebulae, and planets marked in white for contrast and clarity.

Designed to be educational and visually engaging, this chart was part of a series of scientific visualizations published by National Geographic during the mid-20th century. It served as a functional guide for amateur astronomers and an inspiring visual for classrooms and personal collections.

Artist or Maker: National Geographic Society

Dimensions: approx. 69 x 101 cm

Medium: Offset Color Print on paper

Date: 1970s

Condition Report:
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