Of Bookish ThingsNov 22, 2024

A Rare #AtlasOfAstronomy From the Dutch Golden Age Goes on Display in England
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A Rare Atlas of Astronomy From the Dutch Golden Age Goes on Display in England

The copy of "Harmonia Macrocosmica" dates back to the 17th century and includes ancient theories of the universe

Smithsonian Magazine