A southern or Antarctic hemisphere [cartographic material] : projected on a horizon the zenith of which is situated at 140 degrees of eastern longitude from the Island of Fero, and at 66 degrees 31 minutes of southern latitude executed under the inspection of the Duke De-Croy, and published with the approbation of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris.

Hemispherical map of the Antarctic showing tracks of Cook, Bougainville, Surville, Tasman, Wallis, Mouatt, Byron and Halley with dates.; Prime meridian: Ferro.; In upper right corner: A table of latitudes and longitudes taken from the Isle of Fero.; In upper left corner: Explanatory text on map and...

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Other Authors: Robert Sayer and John Bennett (Firm)
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: [London : Robert Sayer and John Bennett, 1773?] 1773
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Online Access:http://nla.gov.au/nla.map-rm58
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Summary:Hemispherical map of the Antarctic showing tracks of Cook, Bougainville, Surville, Tasman, Wallis, Mouatt, Byron and Halley with dates.; Prime meridian: Ferro.; In upper right corner: A table of latitudes and longitudes taken from the Isle of Fero.; In upper left corner: Explanatory text on map and projection used.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.map-rm58.