Andreas Cellarius — Harmonia Macrocosmica (1660)

A hand-colored celestial map of the Northern Hemisphere, featuring a circular projection of the constellations as allegorical figures and animals. The central chart is framed by a graduated yellow and red border marking the degrees of the zodiac. Mythological figures including Hercules, Perseus, Andromeda, and Bootes are depicted alongside animals such as Draco (the dragon), Ursa Major and Minor (the bears), Pegasus (the winged horse), and Leo (the lion). Major astronomical circles, including the Arctic Circle, the Ecliptic (Zodiacus), and the Equator (Aequinoctialis), are indicated by dashed lines. The chart is surrounded by an ornate scene of billowy clouds and putti (cherubs), some of whom hold celestial instruments. Two decorative green banners at the top corners hold the split title "HÆMISPHÆRIUM STELLATUM BOREALE ANTIQVUM".

Zodiac

AQUARIUS, CAPRICORN, SAGITTARIUS, SCORPIO, LIBRA, VIRGO, LEO, CANCER, GEMINI, TAURUS, ARIES, PISCES.

Constellations and Stars

• Around the Pole: Draco, Ursa Minor, Cepheus, Ursa Major, Camelopardalis, Lynx.
• Hemisphere: Hercules, Lyra, Cygnus, Pegasus, Andromeda, Cassiopeia, Perseus, Head of Medusa, Triangulum, Musca, Aries, Taurus, Orion, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Coma Berenices, Bootes, Corona Septentrionalis, Serpens, Serpentarius, Aquila, Sagitta, Antinous, Delphinus, Equuleus.
• Stars and Asterisms: Arcturus, Spica Virginis, Aselli, Vela.

Astronomical Terms

Equinoctial Colure, Solstitial Colure, Zodiac, Equator, Arctic Circle.