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RF2GYWR73–This map by Giacomo Gastaldi (c 1500 – c 1565) was an important Italian cartographer. He is known for his 1548 publication of Ptolemy's Geography, the work in which this map appeared..
RMMR3WEY–A section of Ptolemy's catalogue of stars. Claudius Ptolemy (100 AD - 168 AD) a Greco-Roman mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. Dated 16th century
RMBCE7AN–In Ptolemy's geocentric model of the universe, the Sun, Moon, and each planet orbit a stationary Earth.
RMG1D9XA–Portrait of Ptolemy, Geography, c. 1453. Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Cod. Giovanni Rhosos; copist for Cardinal Bessarion. Frontispiece of Ptolemy's Geographica showing Claudius Ptolemy in a Palace with books
RMB16KPW–Ptolemy's System explained by Johannes Müller von Königsberg, right, 1436 -1476. German astronomer, astrologer and mathematician.
RMRJN3BP–Illustration showing the astronomical predictions of Ptolemy's geocentric astronomical model were used to prepare astrological and astronomical charts for over 1500 years. The geocentric model held sway into the early modern age, but from the late 16th century onward, it was gradually superseded by the heliocentric model of Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler.
RMDGYBNR–5768. Ptolemy’s world map showing the lands known to the Helenic world in the 2nd. C. The original manuscript was lost, pic. shows a 13th. C. reconstruction.
RM2A7NM7P–Ptolemy's Wedge sculpture was constructed in 2006 of weathering COR-TEN steel by artist Beverly Pepper in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
RF2A8N9TX–Pictured here is the world according to Ptolemy, an Alexandrian astronomer who lived around 150 A.D. His map consisted mainly of lists of places marked on the maps that were circulating at the time and that he made his authorities. He added latitudes and longitudes.
RFBD1R87–In the second century A.D., according to the Romans and to Ptolemy, he world consisted of what is shown on this map.
RM2T69Y25–Nicolaus Germanus, German cartographer who published an edition of Jacopo d'Angelo's Latin translation of Ptolemy's Geography, c1420-1490. CL Ptolomaeus Alexandrinus Mathematicus. Copperplate engraving by Johann Theodore de Bry from Jean-Jacques Boissards Bibliotheca Chalcographica, Johann Ammonius, Frankfurt, 1650.
RM2AH9DG2–Nicolaus Germanus, German cartographer who published an edition of Jacopo d'Angelo's Latin translation of Ptolemy's Geography, c1420-1490. CL Ptolomaeus Alexandrinus Mathematicus. Copperplate engraving by Johann Theodore de Bry from Jean-Jacques Boissard’s Bibliotheca Chalcographica, Johann Ammonius, Frankfurt, 1650.
RMG37PH0–Representation of Ptolemy's planetary system which features the Earth at the centre of the Universe Date: 1690
RMHFAC43–Claudius Ptolemy (90-168AD) world map in spherical projection circa 150AD by Nicolaus Germanus (c. 1420 – c. 1490) edition of Ptolemy's Cosmographia published in 1482. See description for more information.
RMBCE67E–In Ptolemy's geocentric model of the universe, the Sun, Moon, and each planet orbit a stationary Earth.
RMDGYBNN–5768. Ptolemy’s world map showing the lands known to the Helenic world in the 2nd. C. The original manuscript was lost, pic. shows a 13th. C. reconstruction.
![. The Bologna edition of Ptolemy's Geography: Italy Untitled [Map 7]. 1477. Bodleian Libraries, Italy Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MMT7RR/the-bologna-edition-of-ptolemys-geography-italy-untitled-map-7-1477-bodleian-libraries-italy-MMT7RR.jpg ". The Bologna edition of Ptolemy's Geography: Italy Untitled [Map 7]. 1477. Bodleian Libraries, Italy Stock Photo")
RMMMT7RR–. The Bologna edition of Ptolemy's Geography: Italy Untitled [Map 7]. 1477. Bodleian Libraries, Italy
RM2A7NM7N–Ptolemy's Wedge sculpture was constructed in 2006 of weathering COR-TEN steel by artist Beverly Pepper in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
RMMYGTTC–Calecut Nova Tabula by Giacomo Gastaldi, from his 1548 edition of Ptolemy's 'Geography' (Venice)
RMD96NBB–Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems of the universe and giving greater weight to Tycho's system, right, than to that of Copernicus. Ptolemy's system is discarded at her feet. From Riccioli 'Almagestum Novum', Bologna, 1651.
RM2B03AC1–Girolamo Ruscelli (1500s-1566) was an Italian cartographer, editor, humanist and polymath who primarily worked and lived in Venice during the early 16th century. Ruscelli founded an 'Academy of Secrets' in Naples in the 1540s, composed of humanists and noblemen; the academy was the first recorded example of an experimental scientific society. His best known work is a significant and important revision to Ptolemy's Geographia, published posthumously in 1574.
RMERGFK4–'Map of the Island of Taprobana' - from reduced fac-simile of map in Ptolemy's Georgraphy, Latin edition, 1492. Given by
RMERGFG6–'Map of the Island of Taprobana' - from reduced fac-simile of map in Ptolemy's Georgraphy, Latin edition, 1492. Given by
RM2CWB8FW–The Ptolemy world map is a map of the world known to Hellenistic society in the 2nd century. It is based on the description contained in Ptolemy's book Geography, written c. 150. Based on an inscription in several of the earliest surviving manuscripts, it is traditionally credited to Agathodaemon of Alexandria.
RMDGYBNT–5768. Ptolemy’s world map showing the lands known to the Helenic world in the 2nd. C. The original manuscript was lost, pic. shows a 13th. C. reconstruction. Detail showing Egypt and surrounding area
RMP01K5P–. English: The Seventh European Map from the Bologna edition of Ptolemy's Geography. . 1477. Ptolemy 19 Tabula Sete II
RMKMAMN7–15th century manuscript copy of Ptolemy world map, reconstituted from Ptolemy's Geography, c 150 AD. Indicating countries of Serica and Sinae (China) and Island of Taprobane (Sri Lanca). Vatican Apostolic Library.
RM2K2JWJF–Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems of the universe and giving greater weight to Tycho's system, right, than to that of Copernicus. Ptolemy's system is discarded at her feet. From Riccioli 'Almagestum Novum', Bologna, 1651
RMFH1AN0–Manuscript copy of the Ptolemy (100-170 AD) world map, reconstituted from Ptolemy's Geography (c.150), indicating the countries of 'Serica' and 'Sinae' (China) at the extreme east, beyond the island of 'Taprobane' (Sri Lanka, oversized) and the 'Aurea Chersonesus' (Malay Peninsula). 15th-century.
RM2CWB8RR–The Ptolemy world map is a map of the world known to Hellenistic society in the 2nd century. It is based on the description contained in Ptolemy's book Geography, written c. 150. Based on an inscription in several of the earliest surviving manuscripts, it is traditionally credited to Agathodaemon of Alexandria.
RMPPHT83–15th century manuscript copy of Ptolemy world map, reconstituted from Ptolemy's Geography, c 150 AD. Indicating countries of Serica and Sinae (China) and Island of Taprobane (Sri Lanca). Vatican Apostolic Library.
RM2WR911W–Sky map with the northern and southern constellations, Planisphaerium caeleste secundum restitutionem Hevellanam (title on object), Sky map with the northern and southern constellations. Above, from left to right, views of Tycho Brahe's system, Ptolemy's system and the moon's effect on the tides. Below, from left to right, views of the phases of the moon, the system of Nicolaas Copernicus and the position of the earth as it revolves around the sun, according to Philippus Lansbergen., print maker: anonymous, after design by: G.C. Einmarti, publisher: Johann Baptista Homann, Neurenberg
RMW2PA4M–The naval Battle of Salamis in 306 BC took place off Salamis, Cyprus between the fleets of Ptolemy I (367 BC – 282 BC) a companion and historian of Alexander the Great of the Kingdom of Macedon in northern Greece who became ruler of Egypt and Demetrius I (337–283 BC), a Greek Macedonian nobleman, military leader, and finally king of Macedonia (294–288 BC). The battle was a complete victory for Demetrius, who destroyed or captured much of Ptolemy's fleet and army, and captured Cyprus.
RMWHB1ED–Astrology by Katina - The sun is his chariot and the signs of the zodiac are shown on this Byzantine illustration (AD820) to Ptolemy's treatise on astrology, the Tetrabiblos..
RMMMTC84–. The Bologna edition of Ptolemy's Geography: Persia English: Map 19 Latina: Tabula 19 . 1477. Bodleian Libraries, Persia
RMHKT4MC–Bodleian Libraries, Dedication page for the Bologna edition of Ptolemy's Geographia, 14621477
RMDJ7MA0–Ptolemaic Empire in Egypt during the Hellenistic period. Ptolemy's show-ship. Engraving. (Later colouration)
RM2R4W0AC–Historic Armenian books. The world, the planets, and the zodiac according to Ptolemy's geography - 2nd century A.D. manuscript of 1617
RMHFAC42–‘Die neuwen Inseln, so hinder Hispanien gegen Orient bey dem land India ligen.’ Hand coloured map of the New World by German cartography Sebastian Münster (1488-1552). From his edition of Ptolemy's ‘Cosmographia’ the earliest German description of the world featuring the earliest reference to the Pacific Ocean and Japan.
RMG16AHC–Ptolemy's map of Ceylon based on the description contained in Ptolemy's book Geographia, written 150 AD. Although authentic maps have never been found, the Geographia contains thousands of references to various parts of the old world, with coordinates for
RM2CWB8TK–The Ptolemy world map is a map of the world known to Hellenistic society in the 2nd century. It is based on the description contained in Ptolemy's book Geography, written c. 150. Based on an inscription in several of the earliest surviving manuscripts, it is traditionally credited to Agathodaemon of Alexandria.
RMP7BPAD–Manuscript copy of the Ptolemy (100-170 AD) world map, reconstituted from Ptolemy's Geography (c.150), indicating the countries of 'Serica' and 'Sinae' (China) at the extreme east, beyond the island of 'Taprobane' (Sri Lanka, oversized) and the 'Aurea Chersonesus' (Malay Peninsula). 15th-century.
RM2A254KH–The Ptolemy world map is a map of the world known to Hellenistic society in the 2nd century. It is based on the description contained in Ptolemy's book Geography, written c. 150. Based on an inscription in several of the earliest surviving manuscripts, it is traditionally credited to Agathodaemon of Alexandria.
RF2T74AP3–Ptolemy's world map, made by Nicolaus Germanus ca. 1470. Is part of the Manuscript codex of Ptolemy's Geography. Codex Urbinas Latinus 274.
RM2AHTJ4D–Jar. 801 AD–900 AD. Mesopotamia. Earthenware, lustre-painted overglaze decoration During the Abbasid caliphate (750-1258), relative peace and an initially consolidated government allowed for the arts and sciences to flourish. The caliphate’s first capital, Baghdad, and its later capital, Samarra, became centers for cultural and commercial production. Some of antiquity’s most important scientific treatises, such as Ptolemy’s writings on the stars, were translated into Arabic while court inventors made advancements in medicine, chemistry, and mathematics. In the arts, poets such as Abu Nuwas inv
![. The Bologna edition of Ptolemy's Geography: India between the Indus and Ganges Map 24 [Tabula 24]. 1477. Bodleian Libraries, India Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MMT7P5/the-bologna-edition-of-ptolemys-geography-india-between-the-indus-and-ganges-map-24-tabula-24-1477-bodleian-libraries-india-MMT7P5.jpg ". The Bologna edition of Ptolemy's Geography: India between the Indus and Ganges Map 24 [Tabula 24]. 1477. Bodleian Libraries, India Stock Photo")
RMMMT7P5–. The Bologna edition of Ptolemy's Geography: India between the Indus and Ganges Map 24 [Tabula 24]. 1477. Bodleian Libraries, India
RM2M496TR–Ptolemy's Rules 1559, Astrolabe of Ahmad and Mahmud, A. D. 984. Original caption: From: Early Science in Oxford, Vol. II, by R. T. Gunther, Oxford, 1923.
RM2WP8F9W–1660 celestial map illustrating Claudius Ptolemy's model of the Universe, by Andreas Cellarius, from the 1708 Valk & Schenk edition of Andreas Cellarius's Harmonia Macrocosmica seu Atlas Universalis et Novus.
![Ptolemic World Map. [Map of the Ancient World.] Lithographed from an a. Strasbourg, 1513. World Map by Ptolemy. Image taken from [Map of the Ancient World.] Lithographed from an atlas to Ptolemy's Geography. Originally published/produced in Strasbourg, 1513. . Source: Maps.C.1.d.9,. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/R50HBN/ptolemic-world-map-map-of-the-ancient-world-lithographed-from-an-a-strasbourg-1513-world-map-by-ptolemy-image-taken-from-map-of-the-ancient-world-lithographed-from-an-atlas-to-ptolemys-geography-originally-publishedproduced-in-strasbourg-1513-source-mapsc1d9-R50HBN.jpg "Ptolemic World Map. [Map of the Ancient World.] Lithographed from an a. Strasbourg, 1513. World Map by Ptolemy. Image taken from [Map of the Ancient World.] Lithographed from an atlas to Ptolemy's Geography. Originally published/produced in Strasbourg, 1513. . Source: Maps.C.1.d.9,. Stock Photo")
RMR50HBN–Ptolemic World Map. [Map of the Ancient World.] Lithographed from an a. Strasbourg, 1513. World Map by Ptolemy. Image taken from [Map of the Ancient World.] Lithographed from an atlas to Ptolemy's Geography. Originally published/produced in Strasbourg, 1513. . Source: Maps.C.1.d.9,.
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