Xingye dingxiang fang yangzhitu


Xingye dingxiang fang yangzhitu

Item Information

Title:
Xingye dingxiang fang yangzhitu
Title (alt.):
Map of fixed appearance of stars in the sky from the ocean
Date:
[ca. 1730–1770]
Format:
Maps/Atlases
Genre:
Manuscript maps
Location:
MacLean Collection Map Library
Collection (local):
MacLean Collection Map Library
Subjects:
South China Sea--Maps
Navigation--South China Sea
Constellations
Places:
South China Sea
Extent:
1 manuscript map : hand color ; 38 x 54 cm
Terms of Use:
Public Domain/No known restrictions on use. Contact host institution to download image.
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Place of origin:
[China]
Language:
Chinese
Notes:
Chart for orienting in the South China Sea.
Pie chart divided into 12 sections, labeled with the directions of the Chinese compass, constellations associated with each direction, and names of ports accessible in that direction.
Identifier:
MC35865
Call #:
MC35865