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National Museum of American History: The Remarkable Star Map of Simeon De Witt WebsiteNational Museum of American History: The Remarkable Star Map of Simeon De Witt Website
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National Museum of American History: The Remarkable Star Map of Simeon De Witt

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Simeon de Witt created his star map in 1780 after studying European star maps and the skies. His is the 'oldest surviving Anglo-American star map.' Read about the history of star maps, a biography of Simeon de Witt, and the influence his fascination with star maps had on the discipline.

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early astronomy, oldest star map, star map, american star map, national museum of american history, simeon de witt, simeon de witt astrolabe, smithsonian, smithsonian institute, celestial maps

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