Mollinger’s Himmelsatlas mit Transparenten Sternen : Kleiner Himmelsatlas nach Argelanders Uranometrie als Supplement zu Möllinger’s beweglicher Himmelskarte. (Möllinger’s Celestial Atlas with Transparent Stars: A Small Celestial Atlas Based on Argelander’s Uranometria, as a Supplement to Möllinger’s Movable Star Chart) – Incomplete

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Hardcover. Original blue boards, gilt cover title. 16.5×19.5×1.5 cm. Jent und Gassmann. Solothurn. 1851. 11 (of 16) charts, one frame. 11 (of 16) unbound engraved star-charts perforated with various sizes of holes. Fair condition. Spine lacking, boards detached, lacking 5 plates. Remaining charts and frame are in good condition. German text. Rare. Lacks charts 8-12. Originally issued with 16 charts. Charts are designed to provide an illuminated view of the night skies showing the stars’ relative brightness when held up to the light. Includes a translucent viewing frame. A wonderful addition to the library of anyone interested in astronomy. weight: 0.5 lb.