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Star Maps: History, Artistry, and Cartography (Springer Praxis Books) by Nick Kanas is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Star Maps: History, Artistry, and Cartography (Springer Praxis Books) about?

Explore the beauty and awe of the heavens through the rich celestial prints and star atlases offered in this third edition book. The author traces the development of celestial cartography from ancient to modern times, describes the relationships between different star maps and atlases, and relates these notions to our changing ideas about humanity’s place in the universe. Also covered in this book are more contemporary cosmological ideas, constellation representations, and cartographic advances. The text is enriched with 226 images (141 in color) from actual, antiquarian celestial books and atlases, each one with an explanation of unique astronomical and cartographic features. This never-before-available hardcover edition includes two new chapters on pictorial style maps and celestial images in art, as well over 50 new images. Additionally, the color plates are now incorporated directly into the text, providing readers with a vibrant, immersive look into the history of star maps.

Who reads Star Maps: History, Artistry, and Cartography (Springer Praxis Books)?

Author

Nick Kanas

Publisher

Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer

Published

2019

Language

EN

ISBN

9783030136130

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Philosophy, History

Updated

2026-03-24