Celestial Atlas. A Journey Through the Sky with Maps

Since ancient times, humanity has sought to understand and describe the mysteries of the cosmos. However, depicting the sky has proven to be no simple task. The first to attempt this were the ancient Greeks, followed by the Arabs in the IX century. The beginning of the golden age of celestial cartography, a time during which unparalleled masterpieces were created, was the XVI century. This period came to an end in the XIX century when the development of modern telescopes put an end to the connection between mythology and the heavens, and opened the era of modern cartography.
This richly illustrated edition reveals the history of celestial cartography as a unique intersection of science, art, and human imagination. It will be of interest to astronomy enthusiasts and the history of science, lovers of antique maps and engravings, as well as anyone who admires the beauty of the starry sky and wants to understand how humanity learned to "read" it.