Analemma is a curve representing the changing angular offset of a celestial body (usually the Sun) from its mean position on the celestial sphere as viewed from another celestial body (usually the Earth). The term is used when the observed body appears, as seen from… Continue Reading
The Harmonia Macrocosmica is a star atlas written by Andreas Cellarius and published in 1660 by Johannes Janssonius. The first part of the atlas contains copper plate prints depicting the world systems of Claudius Ptolemy, Nicolaus Copernicus and Tycho Brahe. At the end are star maps of the classical and Christian constellations,… Continue Reading
Some time ago we were tasked with creating a bespoke world globe that would put Brazil up top… after much work turning the cartography around (sounds easier than it is!) we are happy to see the 80cm Curve in it’s… Continue Reading