114364-01
Dawes, W(illiam) R(utter).
The stars in six maps, on the gnomonic projection.

London, Chapman & Hall, 1844. - (40,5 x 32,5 cm). 3 Bll. Mit 6 kolorierten Sternkarten. Moderner Pappband im Stil der Zeit. (Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge).

Einzige Ausgabe. - "'The eagle-eyed Dawes' was establishing himself as a leading observer of Saturn through numerous meticulous observations of the planet and especially of the various rings. These observations and his double-star measurements led to the award of the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1855" (DSB). - Sauber und wohlerhalten. - DSB 3, 605; Kanas, Star Maps 6.4.4.6


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