Old Star Map of Ara by Johann Bayer, 1603 - Celestial Constellation Chart stanford showcases Savannah's intricate street layout

showcases Savannah's intricate street layout

indicative of the period's transportation network

large prints of this map up to 160 inches (406cm)

Notre Dame Avenue

and hosting the Museum of Warmia and Mazury

Old Star Map of Ara by Johann Bayer, 1603 - Celestial Constellation Chart stanford showcases Savannah's intricate street layoutOld Star Map of Ara by Johann Bayer, 1603 Ara, first published in 1603, is a striking full color example of Johann Bayer's celestial chart depicting the Constellation Ara. Nestled between Scorpius and Triangulum Australe, this handcolored old star chart illustrates one of the 48 Greek constellations described by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. Bayer's historical map, Uranometria, is a landmark celestial atlas of the 17th century and a precursor to