Star Chart Merch

Illustration and constellation of Perseus with the head of Medusa from the 19th century

Vintage illustration astronomy and antique celestial map, a star chart of the constellation Cepheus. Cepheus is a constellation in the northern sky. It is named after Cepheus, King of Aethiopia in Greek mythology, and is considered to represent a king. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations.

Vintage illustration astronomy and antique celestial star chart image featuring the stars of three constellations, Monoceros (Greek for Unicorn), Canis Minor and Atelier Typographique. Monoceros (Greek for Unicorn) is a faint constellation on the celestial equator. Canis Minor is a small constellation which is Latin for "smaller dog," in contrast to Canis Major, the larger dog, and it is commonly represented as one of the dogs following the constellation of Orion the hunter. Atelier Typographique is depicted by the artist's workstation.

Vintage illustration astronomy and celestial image featuring an antique star chart map of the northern sky. This planisphere is from the astronomical atlas Astronomicum Caesareum by Petrus Apianus (Peter Apian) (1495-1552). Includes constellations of mythical creatures and people, signs of the Zodiac, Ursa Major (bear), Hydra and Pegasus, the winged horse. This atlas was notable for its highly intricate wheel charts (volvelles), of which this planisphere is an example. A volvelle involves several layers of paper placed over each other, which are then rotated to produce the desired result. In this case, to show the appearance of the night sky for a given latitude, time and date.

Vintage illustration astronomy and celestial star chart featuring the constellations of both the northern and southern hemispheres on a single Mercator projection by Remmet Teunisse Backer and Johannes de Broen, 1709. The constellations are shown as though they are looking down on the earth from beyond the stars, many of the figures are drawn with their backs turned.

Vintage illustration astronomy and antique celestial image featuring the Copernican solar system with the sun at the center and the earth in different phases by Andreas Cellarius, 1660. The Copernican Solar System, from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe. Andreas Cellarius (c.1596-1665) was a cartographer best known for his Harmonia Macrocosmica of 1660, a major star atlas, published by Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam.

In astrology, a trine is an angle made between planets that lets that easy energy flow. When the stars are handing you squares and oppositions, try to remember those trine times, and carry them with you!

A design featuring white, apple blossom overlaid with a vintage star chart.

Vintage illustration astronomy and celestial star chart map by Carel Allard (1648-1709), a 17th century Dutch cartographer. This antique planisphere features constellations in the southern night sky including some signs of the zodiac and other creatures and figures in mythology. The Sun and Mercury are in the upper left. The Moon and Venus are in the upper right. The lower right shows Mars, Jupiter and Saturn (including the moons). A solar eclipse is in the lower left. Planisphaerii coelestis hemisphaerium meridionale.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Sagittarius, the Archer and centaur (half man and half horse). Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Sagittarius.

Vintage illustration astronomy and celestial black and white Renaissance era antique drawing of a landscape and the moon (lune) in the night sky with stars and constellations. People are standing next to a river, bridge and buildings. Created in 1683 by Allain Manesson Mallet (1630 – 1706), a French cartographer and engineer.

Vintage illustration astronomy and antique celestial star chart featuring the constellation Cassiopeia. Cassiopeia is a constellation in the northern sky. In Greek mythology it was considered to represent the vain queen Cassiopeia, who boasted about her unrivaled beauty. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century Greek astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. Cassiopeia is easily recognizable due to its distinctive "W" shape formed by five bright stars.

Vintage illustration astronomy and antique celestial star chart featuring the constellation Auriga. Auriga is a constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere. In Greek mythology, Auriga is often identified as the mythological Greek hero Erichthonius of Athens, the chthonic son of Hephaestus who was raised by the goddess Athena. Erichthonius was generally credited to be the inventor of the quadriga, the four-horse chariot, which he used in the battle against the usurper Amphictyon, the event that made Erichthonius the king of Athens.

This design features a maiden and the Virgo zodiac sign. It can be the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is a Virgo sign.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Gemini, the Twins (siblings) by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. These mythological figures are named Castor and Pollux. Castor is holding a bow and arrow and a harp, or lute. Pollux is holding a wooden club. Gemini is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Cancer, the Crab (crustacean) by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Pisces, the Fish, by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Pisces is the twelfth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which originates from the Pisces constellation.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Virgo, the Virgin by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the stars in the constellation of Virgo and featuring a woman.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Capricorn, the Goat but with the tail of a fish, by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus.

Vintage illustration astronomy and celestial image featuring an antique star chart of the sky, Map of the Christian Constellations of the southern skies as depicted by Julius Schiller (c. 1580-1627), from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe by Andreas Cellarius. Andreas Cellarius (c.1596-1665) was a cartographer, best known for his Harmonia Macrocosmica of 1660, a major star atlas, published by Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam. Coeli Stellati Christiani Haemisphaerium Prius

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Scorpio, the Scorpion (an arachnid) by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius.

This design features a scale and the libra zodiac sign. It can be the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is a libra sign.

This design features a lion and the Leo zodiac sign. It can be the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is a Leo sign.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Aquarius, the Water Bearer, with Piscis Australis (Pisces) & Ballon Aerostatique (Hot Air Balloon), by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius.

This design features a crab and the cancer zodiac sign. It can be the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is a cancer sign.

This design features a goat and the Capricorn zodiac sign. It can be the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is a Capricorn sign.

This design features twins and the Gemini zodiac sign. It can be the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is a Gemini sign.

Vintage illustration astronomy and antique celestial star chart map of the stars in the constellation Orion. Orion (a hunter in Greek mythology) is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. It is one of the largest, most conspicuous, and most recognizable constellations in the night sky. Here Orion can be seen holding a club and the skin and head of a lion.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Capricorn, the Goat. Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus.

Vintage illustration astronomy and antique celestial star chart featuring the constellations of Bootes, Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis. Bootes means, herdsman, plowman or ox driver. Canes Venatici means 'hunting dogs' and they belong to Boötes. Coma Berenices means 'Berenice's Hair' and refers to Queen Berenice II of Egypt, who sacrificed her long hair as a votive offering. Quadrans Muralis is a navigational tool used to calculate various readings, such as longitude, latitude, and time of day.

Vintage illustration astronomy and antique celestial image featuring the Earth at the center of the universe with the seven known planets circling by Andreas Cellarius, 1660. Ptolemaic Planisphere, from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe. Andreas Cellarius (c.1596-1665) was a cartographer, best known for his Harmonia Macrocosmica of 1660, a major star atlas, published by Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam. Planisphaerium Ptolemaicum, sive machina orbium mundi ex hypothesi ptolemaica in plano disposita.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Leo Major and Leo Minor, by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. The lion is often referred to as the King of the Jungle or the King of Beasts, this big cat is a symbol of bravery and strength.

Vintage illustration astrology and celestial design featuring an antique star chart map of Taurus, the Bull by Samuel Leigh. From Urania's Mirror, or a View of the Heavens, 1823. Taurus is the second astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Taurus.

This design features an archer and the sagittarius zodiac sign. It can be the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is a sagittarius sign.

CETUS design for happy

CETUS design for happy