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Print (Engraving) A Scheme of the Solar System with the Orbit of the Planets and Comets belonging thereto, by William Whiston, Published by John Senex, London, 1713.

Inventory Number 14136


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
A Scheme of the Solar System with the Orbit of the Planets and Comets belonging thereto, Described from Dr. Halley's accurate Table of Comets Philosoph, Transact. No. 207. Founded on Sr. Isaac Newton's wonderful discoveries By Wm. Whiston. Sold by John Senex and John Maxwell at the Globe in Salisbury Court near Fleet Street in London. Entered in the Hall-Book 1713 Price 2 Shillings 6 d.
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Engraving
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 757mm Width: 636mm
Inventory No
14136

Description

Map showing the orbits of planets and comets in the solar system known to Edmund Halley and William Whiston, based on Newton's Model, with each orbit formed of a line of text describing the celestial body and its orbit.