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The "Tensho kanki sho" ("Brief explanation of astronomical phenomena"), a small pamphlet by Nagakubo Sekisui (1717～1801)," contains this volvelle, which is centered on the North Pole fastened with a thread. The rotating star map shows the Chinese constellations. It is the earliest pocket-sized Japanese planisphere. The equator (concentric black circle), ecliptic (yellow circle) and the 28 lunar mansions are also shown, as is the Milky Way (white on blue background). Historical Artifacts, Historical Photos, Ancient Astronomy, Sacred Geometry Symbols, I Ching, Star Constellations, Star Chart, Ancient Mysteries, Vintage Maps

Historical Artifacts

Historical Photos

Ancient Astronomy

Sacred Geometry Symbols

Star Constellations

Ancient Mysteries

The "Tensho kanki sho" ("Brief explanation of astronomical phenomena"), a small pamphlet by Nagakubo Sekisui (1717～1801)," contains this volvelle, which is centered on the North Pole fastened with a thread. The rotating star map shows the Chinese constellations. It is the earliest pocket-sized Japanese planisphere. The equator (concentric black circle), ecliptic (yellow circle) and the 28 lunar mansions are also shown, as is the Milky Way (white on blue background).

In the square panel of the Beth Alpha mosaic was a zodiac wheel with all 12 symbols and names of the zodiac, surrounded by four women at the corners, identifying the seasons of the year. Credit: Art Resource, NY -Walter Zanger Ancient Romans, Ancient Art, Ancient History, Zodiac Wheel, Sun Worship, Pagan Symbols, Pagan Art, Art Antique, Isaac Newton

Ancient History

In the square panel of the Beth Alpha mosaic was a zodiac wheel with all 12 symbols and names of the zodiac, surrounded by four women at the corners, identifying the seasons of the year. Credit: Art Resource, NY -Walter Zanger

Assyrian star planisphere found in the library of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal (reigned 668-627 BC) at Nineveh. The function of this unique 13-cm diameter clay tablet, in which the principal constellations are positioned in eight sectors, is disputed but the texts and drawings appear to be astro-magical in nature. Currently located at the British Museum, London. Emerald Tablets Of Thoth, Ancient Near East, Ancient Artifacts, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Civilizations, Astrology Signs, British Museum

Emerald Tablets Of Thoth

Ancient Near East

Ancient Artifacts

Ancient Civilizations

Astrology Signs

Assyrian star planisphere found in the library of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal (reigned 668-627 BC) at Nineveh. The function of this unique 13-cm diameter clay tablet, in which the principal constellations are positioned in eight sectors, is disputed but the texts and drawings appear to be astro-magical in nature. Currently located at the British Museum, London.

Pages from the astrological section of the Voynich manuscript (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library) Voynich Manuscript, Medieval Manuscript, Machine Volante, Mysteries Of The World, Unexplained Mysteries, Archaeological Discoveries, Middle Ages, Archaeology

Voynich Manuscript

Medieval Manuscript

Machine Volante

Mysteries Of The World

Unexplained Mysteries

Archaeological Discoveries

Pages from the astrological section of the Voynich manuscript (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)

Bunny Larson

Ancient Astronomy

Astrological Map Constellations, Constellation Map, Cosmos, Celestial Map, Mystique, Room Posters, Lettering, Typography

Constellation Map

Astrological Map

Art Ancien, Sun And Stars, Vanitas, Illuminated Manuscript, Illustrations, Sacred Geometry

Illuminated Manuscript

Sacred Geometry

The ‘Celestial Harp’- a theory that the movement of the stars and planets was related to music Graphic Score, Pseudo Science, Music Theory, Illustration, Planets, Alphabet

The ‘Celestial Harp’- a theory that the movement of the stars and planets was related to music

Antique arabian book on astronomy Science Books, Science Art, Alchemy, Dark Planet, Aesthetic Objects, Star Illustration

Aesthetic Objects

Star Illustration

Antique arabian book on astronomy

This day in 1789 - William Herschel discovers Mimas, satellite of Saturn. Astronomy Science, Antique Maps, Cartography, Herschel, Occult, Dear Friend

Astronomy Science

This day in 1789 - William Herschel discovers Mimas, satellite of Saturn.

Plate with signs of the zodiac and planets. Rome, Museo della Civiltà Romana, inv. M.C.R. n. 2898 Lunar astrological calendar showing, at the top, the busts of seven heavenly bodies connected with the days of the week: Saturn, the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus. In the centre, we see a circumference divided into 12 parts, each with one of the signs of the zodiac depicted with the initial of its Latin name. Ancient Aliens, Ancient Rome, In Dubai, Astrology Zodiac, Zodiac Signs, Iran, Greek Gods And Goddesses

Astrology Zodiac

Greek Gods And Goddesses

Plate with signs of the zodiac and planets. Rome, Museo della Civiltà Romana, inv. M.C.R. n. 2898 Lunar astrological calendar showing, at the top, the busts of seven heavenly bodies connected with the days of the week: Saturn, the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus. In the centre, we see a circumference divided into 12 parts, each with one of the signs of the zodiac depicted with the initial of its Latin name.

Suma de Cosmographia fecha por el maestro Pedro de Medina . Compendium of Cosmography Pedro de Medina (1493–1567) was a cartographer, author, and a founder of marine science. He lived in Seville, the center of the Spanish ocean-going commerce and the starting point for ships headed to the New World. He worked in an environment shaped by the Casa de Contratación (House of Trade), the Spanish government agency that controlled exploration and colonization, although he was never employed by it. Celestial Sphere, Astrology And Horoscopes, Sailors Cross, Alchemy Art

Celestial Sphere

Astrology And Horoscopes

Suma de Cosmographia fecha por el maestro Pedro de Medina . Compendium of Cosmography Pedro de Medina (1493–1567) was a cartographer, author, and a founder of marine science. He lived in Seville, the center of the Spanish ocean-going commerce and the starting point for ships headed to the New World. He worked in an environment shaped by the Casa de Contratación (House of Trade), the Spanish government agency that controlled exploration and colonization, although he was never employed by it.

source of light

source of light

Ancient Astronomy

Astrology manuscript Arte Peculiar, Book Of Hours, Sacred Art, 16th Century, Hand Coloring, A4 Poster

Astrology manuscript

Astrology Numerology, Pyramids Of Gizeh

Astrology Numerology

Pyramids Of Gizeh

Egyptian Mythology, Old World Maps

Egyptian Mythology

Ancient Egyptian calendar Ancient Egyptian Art, Egyptian Symbols, Astronomical Calendar, Alien News, Historia Universal, Gods And Goddesses

Ancient Egyptian Art

Egyptian Symbols

Astronomical Calendar

Historia Universal

Gods And Goddesses

Ancient Egyptian calendar

THE DENDERA ZODIAC -- S.A. Mackey was a source frequently cited by H.P. Blavatsky, primarily in relation to his theory pertaining to the zodiacs of the Hathor Temple at Dendera, Egypt, and his interpretation of them. Mackey was of the opinion that, during the millennia through which equinoctial precession occurs, the path traced by the celestial north pole of the Earth is not a closed circle, as is commonly held, but a spiral. Sistema Solar, Luxor, Planeta Venus, Zodiac Circle

THE DENDERA ZODIAC -- S.A. Mackey was a source frequently cited by H.P. Blavatsky, primarily in relation to his theory pertaining to the zodiacs of the Hathor Temple at Dendera, Egypt, and his interpretation of them. Mackey was of the opinion that, during the millennia through which equinoctial precession occurs, the path traced by the celestial north pole of the Earth is not a closed circle, as is commonly held, but a spiral.

Life In Ancient Egypt, Precession Of The Equinoxes, Epic Of Gilgamesh, The Pleiades, Mystical Forest, Sumerian

Life In Ancient Egypt

Precession Of The Equinoxes

Epic Of Gilgamesh

Mystical Forest

Dendera Zodiac (Calendar). The ancient zodiac found in the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, known as the Dendera zodiac, has provided a revealing view of the significance of the goddess Hathor and the rituals associated with her temple in ancient Egypt. Ancient Tomb, Ancient Beauty, Egyptian Things, European History, Ancient Greece

Egyptian Things

European History

Dendera Zodiac (Calendar). The ancient zodiac found in the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, known as the Dendera zodiac, has provided a revealing view of the significance of the goddess Hathor and the rituals associated with her temple in ancient Egypt.

Ashraf Abo Elenain

Ashraf Abo Elenain

Ancient Astronomy

Zodiac Dendera - Tempio di Athor. jpg (500×629) Ancient Egypt Pharaohs, Egyptian Temple, Old Egypt, Egypt Art

Ancient Egypt Pharaohs

Egyptian Temple

Zodiac Dendera - Tempio di Athor. jpg (500×629)

Astronomical Ceiling, Tomb of Senenmut (15th Century BC) Ancient Egypt Art, American History, Native American

Ancient Egypt Art

American History

Native American

Astronomical Ceiling, Tomb of Senenmut (15th Century BC)

Ancient Egyptian Astrology ---------------------------------------- 11:46am monday 07-sep-2015 º16-Río Cuarto k/semberg/Argentine Art History

Ancient Egyptian Astrology ---------------------------------------- 11:46am monday 07-sep-2015 º16-Río Cuarto k/semberg/Argentine

Ashraf Abo Elenain

Ashraf Abo Elenain

Ancient Astronomy

Hubert Reeves, Out Of Place Artifacts, Objets Antiques, Mystery Of History

Out Of Place Artifacts

Objets Antiques

Mystery Of History

Fox Mulder

Ancient Astronomy

Ancient Egyptian Artifacts, Ancient Mesopotamia, The Hierophant

Ancient Egyptian Artifacts

Ancient Mesopotamia

Ancient Ruins, Statues, Alien Theories, Inca Empire, Inka

Sacred Architecture

Sacred Architecture