COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Reynolds, James
Author:
Emslie, John
Date:
1851
Short Title:
Transparent diagram of the phases of the Moon
Publisher:
James Reynolds
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
23
Obj Width cm:
29
Note:
Colored engraved transparent diagram with holes in the card to indicate the lit portions of the Moon during its cycle. These are backed with tissue paper so that the print can be held up to the light to show the Moon's phases as light against a darker background. The diagram shows both the phases, as seen from Earth, and the orbits of the Moon and Earth around the Sun. Text at top and bottom give an explanation of these movements and appearances.
Reference:
None found.
Region:
Moon
Subject:
Astronomy
Subject:
Celestial
Full Title:
Transparent diagram of the phases of the Moon. London. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. (to accompany) Astronomical diagrams.
List No:
3432.010
Page No:
(5)
Series No:
10
Publication Author:
Reynolds, James
Publication Author:
Emslie, John
Pub Date:
1851
Pub Title:
Astronomy. Drawn and engraved by John Emslie. London. Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand; Reeves & Sons; Rocks & Co.; Peacock & Mansfield. (Cover title) Astronomical diagrams.
Pub Reference:
None found.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
3432.000
Pub Type:
Celestial Atlas
Pub Maps:
12
Pub Height cm:
29
Pub Width cm:
23
Image No:
3432010.jp2
Authors:
Reynolds, James; Emslie, John
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Transparent diagram of the phases of the Moon
