Charts illustrating a geocentric universe

Files

bl253d47-1715-endpiece.jpg

Title

Charts illustrating a geocentric universe

Description

This chart from William Derham's Astro-theology displays a model of the geocentric universe, including the orbit of the planets, the stars, and the "coclum empyreum," which was essentially heaven. In this model, as in all geocentric models, Earth is the fixed center of the universe.

Creator

Derham, William

Source

Astro-theology: or, A demonstration of the being and attributes of God : from a survey of the heavens

Publisher

London : Printed for W. Innys, at the Prince's Arms in St. Paul's Church-Yard

Date

1715

Rights

Public domain

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

map

Identifier

bl253d47_1715_endpiece

Collection

Citation

Derham, William, “Charts illustrating a geocentric universe,” Digital Exhibits, accessed April 18, 2024, http://digitalexhibits.libraries.wsu.edu/items/show/4637.