Tag: Astronomicum Caesareum

The first volvelle in Astronomicum Caesareum is the constellation volvelle. It depicts a view of the northern constellations to a declination of approximately -20º. The depiction is based on a 1515 star map by Albrecht Durer.  Continue reading “Astronomicum Caesareum Facsimile Restoration Project – The Constellation Volvelle”