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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, c1720

Inventory Number 14140


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. St Dunstans Church in Fleet Street in London. 2 Shillings 6 pence.
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Engraving
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 171mm Width: 635mm
Inventory No
14140

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.