Old astronomy print of planets sun stars Original antique illustration solar eclipse vintage prints solar system

For sale is an interesting antique astronomy print about the sun and the planets. The map at the bottom shows a solar eclipse in Europe. The three larger pictures above the map are about the northern lights, the southern lights and a fake sun (numbers 37 - 39). Numbers 1 - 11 show the planets of our solar system and their relative sizes. 12 - 15 are about Saturn and its rings. 16 - 35 show the planets and their visible sizes when they are closest and furthest from Earth, respectively. There are no fewer than 59 drawings in the print. The drawings are very detailed, zoom the photos to see this clearly.

Dimensions: 23.5 x 29.5 cm

Condition: there is a tear of 3 cm in the right margin at the bottom. Not very noticeable and repaired on the back with acid-free tape. Otherwise good.

Origin: Bilder-Atlas zum Konversationslexikon - edition 1849