[The stars in six maps, on the gnomonic projection] [cartographic material] /

• Main Author: Newton, W.
• Other Authors: Howard, Frank., J. & C. Walker., Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain)
• Format: Still Image
• Language: unknown
• Published: London : Dean & Son, 31 Lugate Hill, 1840. 1840
• Subjects: Constellations > Charts; diagrams; etc; Astronomy > Charts; Stars > Charts; Dunlop; North Pole; South Pole; South pole
• Online Access: http://nla.gov.au/nla.map-rm4483

6 celestial maps with constellations shown in allegorical form.; The six charts include two circumpolar and four centred on the solstices and equinoxes. The common title of "The stars in six maps" or "Six maps of the stars" was in common usage as early as 1831.; At bottom of each map: The constellations by Frank Howard.; In bottom right margin: Issued for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.; At top of each map: Anno 1840.; "References employed in this work: Stars: Flamsteed 29 Bailey's Edn. 1835 Hevelius 24, Piazzi 167 Edn. 1814, La Caille 1763 Coel. Aust. 1753. Nebulae and clusters: Sir W. Herschel . , Sir J. Herschel . , Mr Jams. Dunlop . "; Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.map-rm4483. No. 1 North -- No. 2 North -- No. 3 North -- No. 4 North -- No. 5 Circumjacent the North Pole -- No. 6 Circumjacent the South Pole.