Globi Coelestis in Tabulas Planas Redacti Pars III

This celestial chart, titled "Globi Coelestis In Tabulas Planas Redacti Pars III", is a beautiful example of Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr's work, featured in his Atlas Coelestis. It presents an internal view of the celestial sphere centered on the equatorial region below the summer solstice, using a gnomonic projection. The map highlights the sky between 45 degrees north and 45 degrees south declination, capturing the intricate layout of the stars and celestial phenomena as understood in the early 18th century.

Prominent constellations illustrated include Taurus (the Bull), Gemini (the Twins), Cancer (the Crab), and Orion (the Hunter), alongside the carefully traced paths of five notable comets observed by astronomers like Johannes Hevelius and Giovanni Domenico Cassini. Blending scientific accuracy with artistic finesse, this chart exemplifies Doppelmayr's skill in merging astronomical data with decorative cartographic design, solidifying his legacy in the history of celestial mapping.