Publication of Uranometria
- When
- 1603
- Where
- Augsburg
- Episodes
- 1
In 1603, Johann Bayer published the star atlas Uranometria in Augsburg. The work, printed by Christoph Mang, presented charts of all constellations using a new method and copper plate engravings.
Episodes
Background and detail
Publication Context. Johann Bayer, a German lawyer and uranographer, produced the star atlas Uranometria. The work was first published in 1603 in Augsburg, where Bayer had moved to work as a lawyer and later served as legal adviser to the city council.
Printing and Title. The atlas was printed by Christoph Mang under the full title Uranometria: omnium asterismorum continens schemata, nova methodo delineata, aereis laminis expressa. This title indicates the work contained charts of all constellations, drawn by a new method and engraved on copper plates.
People involved
- Johann Bayer · Author and uranographer
- Christoph Mang · Printer
Sources
- Johann Bayer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
- Uranometria Wikipedia, revision of 2025-04-16
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