Thomas Wright, An original theory of the universe, 1750. London. Via Linda Hall Library1 cross
Thomas Wright, An original theory of the universe, 1750. London. Via Linda Hall Library1 cross section of the model of the Milky Way galaxy. 2 Multiple solar systems with comets. 3 The symbolic eye of Deity in all star systems: A finite View of Infinity. 4 The first depiction of multiple galaxies in a book -- source link
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