Mapa nieba północnego Jana Heweliusza

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Bednarska 2, 80-848 Gdansk, Poland
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John Hevelius' map of the northern sky is a unique work of art made using the sgraffito technique, depicting a 17th-century astronomical map created by the famous astronomer from Gdansk.

This multicolored composition shows Hevelius' detailed astronomical observations, including the constellations he created.

It is located near Hevelius Square, where you can also admire the astronomer's statue, sundial and fountain. It is a fascinating part of Gdansk's scientific and cultural heritage, which will interest both astronomy and history lovers.

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Bednarska 2, 80-848 Gdansk, Poland

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