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Johann Bayer — Orion (Uranometria, 1603)

Johann Bayer — Orion (Uranometria, 1603)

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Orion from the first atlas to map the whole sky and letter its stars in Greek — the naming system astronomers still use.

The document

A copperplate engraving from Bayer’s Uranometria (Augsburg, 1603), engraved by Alexander Mair. Reproduced faithfully from the original plate.

About the artist

Johann Bayer (1572–1625) was a German lawyer and astronomer; his Uranometria introduced the Bayer designation, still standard today.

The print

Printed to order and made to last. Choose Museum Matte (heavyweight matte art paper) or Fine Art Giclée (Hahnemühle cotton paper — the archival standard). The Métrica museum caption — artist, title, date and source — is printed as part of the piece, set in our house type. Free US shipping on orders over $75.

Johann Bayer · Orion · Uranometria, line engraving · Augsburg, 1603 · Engraved by Alexander Mair · Public domain.

Print details

PaperMuseum Matte — heavyweight matte art, 200gsm
FinishSmooth, non-reflective, uncoated
SizesA3 (11.7 × 16.5 in) · A2 (16.5 × 23.4 in)
CaptionMétrica museum caption, printed on the piece
MadePrinted to order · fine-art paper
ShippingFree in the US over $75
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