Celestial globe
In the 17th century, it was customary to sell globes in pairs. A celestial globe shows the planets and constellations. Cartographers relied on mariners to provide them with records they made of the skies on their voyages. The constellations dominate the globe. Some of the names are still in use today, while others such as Boethius, the man following the Great Bear, have become obsolete.
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Celestial globe
In the 17th century, it was customary to sell globes in pairs. A celestial globe shows the planets and constellations. Cartographers relied on mariners to provide them with records they made of the skies on their voyages. The constellations dominate the globe. Some of the names are still in use today, while others such as Boethius, the man following the Great Bear, have become obsolete.
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Bruikleen van particulieren
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On loan from private collectors
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Globes werden in de 17de eeuw ...... Beer achterna gaat, niet meer.
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In the 17th century, it was cu ...... at Bear, have become obsolete.
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NG-C-2014-2-2
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Rijksmuseum
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Celestial globe
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Hemelglobe
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1645 - 1648
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1645 - 1648
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bol diameter 68 cm
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breedte 100 cm
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depth 100 cm
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diameter 68 cm
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diepte 100 cm
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height 110 cm
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hoogte 110 cm
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width 100 cm
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Collectie: Varia 17e eeuw
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