Hevelius Aries Constellation map

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Constellation chart by Johannes Hevelius (1611-87), from his catalogue "Prodromus astronomiae". Elisabeth Hevelius published "Prodromus astronomiae" after her husband's death. Elis abeth Hevelius, known as the first female astronomer, was very much taken by her husband's work and assisted him greatly during his lifetime. This constellation map of Aries shows latitude, longitude, right ascension, and declination. During his lifetime, Johannes Hevelius named eleven new constellations formed of stars not included in earlier groupings; seven of these names are still used today. The Aries plate also shows parts of the Taurus and Cetus constellations. Show more