What Is a “Planisphere”? — Mapping as Process

Disambiguating a commonly used term that is potentially culturally biased

Mapping as Process is a space for me to explore a new approach to understanding mapping and its history. The exploration will eventually contribute to a book of the same name.

What Is a “Planisphere”? — Mapping as Process

Detail of Planisphere Celeste - Ed Fairburn (artist)

Historical Map of the World - Cantino Planisphere - 1502

Celebrating Seven Years (and Seven Stars)

1861 Illustrious Planisphere, 19th Century Antique Map of the World, Old Map of the World, Rare Vintage Map of the World MP467

What Is a “Planisphere”? — Mapping as Process

Planisphere Celeste Septentrional Par Monsr. De La Hire . . . 1760 - Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc.

Planisphere Celeste Septentrional Par Monsr. De La Hire . . . - Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc.

Super Planisphere vs. Traditional Planisphere. There are three main reasons for this. The Supe r Planisphere. Traditional Planisphere Problem # 1.

The Super Planisphere Constellation Finder --- 46-60 Degrees North Latitude

The Distortion Solution - David Chandler Company, Inc.

Early Photographic Facsimile of the 1502 Cantino Planisphere] - Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc.

Planisphere made by Rumold Mercator, 1587

What Is a “Planisphere”? — Mapping as Process

Section Four: The Debate in the Academie de Sciences

Planisphere Celeste Map' Giclee Print - The Vintage Collection, Art.com