Old Star Map of Bootes by Johann Bayer, 1603 - Celestial Constellation Chart Size:52x70in (132x178cm) it was a significant city

it was a significant city within the County of Oettingen

Each element on the map is thoughtfully placed to tell the story of Scotland's rich and varied past

often hailed as the "Venice of the North

make this map a comprehensive guide for sailors of the time

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Old Star Map of Bootes by Johann Bayer, 1603 - Celestial Constellation Chart Size:52x70in (132x178cm) it was a significant cityThe "Old Star Map of Bootes" is an exquisite piece of celestial cartography first published in 1603 by the renowned German astronomer Johann Bayer. This hand coloured old star chart is not only a fine example of Bayer's meticulous artwork but also a vivid representation of the Constellation Bootes, part of his monumental work, Uranometria. The map is embellished with stars heightened in gold, and features inscriptions in the blank margins by an early