This is a photograph of a star chart. The image displays a grid overlaying a field of stars against a dark background. The chart is titled "Photographische Sternkarten" and is credited to Joh. Palisa and Max Wolf, dated 1906. The stars appear as small dots scattered across the surface, with occasional larger points indicating brighter stars or celestial objects. The framework of the chart is marked with coordinates along the edges. A spherical blur in the upper portion might indicate a lens artifact or a notable celestial feature. The overall appearance is a meticulous and systematic capture typical of an early 20th-century astrological or astronomical study.
Artwork Details
- Date
- March 17, 1906
- Medium
- gelatin silver print
- Dimensions
- 3532 × 5000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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