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Details of Celestial Globe

Certain features were to become trademarks of DeMongenet's style, thanks to their being emulated by other globe makers until the mid-17th century.

For example, the constellation of Boötes, the Herdsman, is followed by his hounds. (topmost image)

The figure of Hercules points to Lyra, depicted as an eagle with a violin body. (middle)

The "Stellarum Notae" lists symbols representing the magnitude of stars. (bottom)

CHSI Inv. Number 1997-1-2060a, 1997-1-2060b,
Date: circa 1552
François DeMongenet

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