James Ferguson, “Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton’s Principles, and made easy to those who have not studied mathematics” (1809)

In anticipation of tonight’s total lunar eclipse, we went to the stacks and found these beautifully illustrated 17th, 18th, and 19th century astronomy texts.

Jasper Charlton, “The ladies astronomy and chronology, in four parts” (1738)

Andreas Cellarius, “Harmonia macrocosmica” (1661)

Wiliam Lilly, “Annus tenebrosus, or The dark year” (1652)