(Celestial) Refraction, Parallax, Light & Heat c. 1920 Complimented by an Asian elephant

Complimented by an Asian elephant sktch

Romai Imperii Imago

For the person that likes their maps with age and character

at that time in personal union with Denmark

(Celestial) Refraction, Parallax, Light & Heat c. 1920 Complimented by an Asian elephantRefraction, Parallax, Light & Heat. From a focused study on the best of what was known of the heavens, this work by Smith gives illustrations for particular facets of earth, its neighbors and the workings of the solar system. Here an illustration that looks at some of the physics and conditions experienced in space, and how it effects perception of light and location. Condition is good with some minor marginal soiling. Image size is approximately 10 x