Bayer: Lyre
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 “Lyra” - lyre

The lyre is a constellation in the northern sky with its brightest star Vega. It was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy.

Coloured copper engraving by Johannes Bayer (1572 – 1625) from “Uranometria”, T. 8, Augsburg (1603)1648.

Print size: 28,5 x 38,2 cm

Decorative print with beautiful colours, mounted on cardboard, altogether in very good condition.

€ 650,-

We have more stellar constellations from the “Uranometria” in our stock and we will gladly send you information/pictures upon request.