Photographische Sternkarten (April 24, 1901)

Max Wolf and Joh. Palisa

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a star chart. The celestial map is titled "PHOTOGRAPHISCHE STERNKARTEN" and features numerous small black dots across a gray grid on a white background, representing stars or celestial objects. The chart is part of a collection by Joh. Palisa and Max Wolf, produced through rephotography and editing by the authors. The grid coordinates are marked for locating celestial bodies. The photograph was taken using a Bruce telescope on April 24, 1901, showcasing a slice of the night sky for scientific study and navigation.