Star Map No. 5 North Polar

Highlights

• Chart North and South Pole Star Map 04 — a faithful reproduction of an antique celestial star chart.
• CHOOSE YOUR SIZE & FORMAT: Pick your dimensions and shape right from this listing — vertical, horizontal, panoramic and square options available.
• MUSEUM-QUALITY GICLEE: Fade-resistant archival inks on premium artist-grade canvas, hand-stretched and gallery-wrapped over a solid 1.5" wood frame, hardware attached and ready to hang.
• A REFINED FOCAL POINT for the living room, bedroom, study, home office or entryway — timeless style with lasting appeal.
• HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA: Made to order in multiple sizes and shapes — a thoughtful, gallery-worthy gift.

Description

This antique North Polar star map presents a stunning circular projection of the northern celestial hemisphere, with constellation figures, star positions, and grid lines radiating outward from the North Pole at its center. Rendered in fine engraved linework on aged cream-toned paper, the chart captures the classical tradition of celestial cartography with illustrated mythological figures marking each constellation. The North Polar projection places Polaris — the North Star, long used for navigation — at the heart of the composition, surrounded by constellations such as Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, and Draco in meticulous detail.