Star Explorer
$50.00
Look for the stars!
1 in stock
Description
“Turn the disc so that the date corresponds with the hour of night. Face the south and hold the chart overhead with the covern marked NORTH pointing north. The stars and constellations will then be seen as they are on the chart.” – Instructions.
This handy celestial volvelle would have been a useful reference for young astronomers peering eagerly into the night sky during the mid-20th century. Text about the zodiac, position of planets, and major stars can be found on the verso.
Originally copyrighted in 1952 by Dorothy Bennett and Hugh Rice. This is the 4th edition, published in 1957 by the Hayden Planetarium, part of the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1957
Author: Dorothy A. Bennett and Hugh S. Rice
Sheet Width (in): 8.60
Sheet Height (in): 8.60
Condition: B
Condition Description: Heavily soiled paper volvelle with a center wheel that rotates around a small brass rivet. Chipped edges, spots of wear, and scattered surface dirt affect both sides, but the image remains legible and the piece is overall functional. Between fair and good condition overall.
$50.00
1 in stock