37 National Geographic Society – A Map of the Heavens – Offset Color Print – 1970s
This detailed celestial map, produced by the National Geographic Society for the National Geographic Magazine, offers a comprehensive view of the night sky as seen from both the northern and southern hemispheres. The map features two polar projections of the heavens, accompanied by insets of notable constellations, the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and diagrams illustrating the Earth’s position in the solar system. The background is a deep blue, evoking the night sky, with stars, nebulae, and planets marked in white for contrast and clarity.
Designed to be educational and visually engaging, this chart was part of a series of scientific visualizations published by National Geographic during the mid-20th century. It served as a functional guide for amateur astronomers and an inspiring visual for classrooms and personal collections.
Artist or Maker: National Geographic Society
Dimensions: approx. 69 x 101 cm
Medium: Offset Color Print on paper
Date: 1970s
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Estimate | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Buyers Premium (inc. VAT) | 24.4% |
| Hammer Fee (inc. VAT) | 6 SEK |
Dahlströms Rare Prints
Harju maakond, Tallinn
Lasnamäe linnaosa, Ruunaoja tn 3, 11415
Estland
+46 70 359 75 85
info@dahlstromsfineart.se
© Software Copyright 2025 Skeleton. All rights reserved.