Group of sun spots and veiled spots
In the 1800s, creating astronomical images was more an art than it is today and the New York Public Library is digitally preserving a series of stunning images created by the by French-born artist Etienne Leopold Trouvelot.
here, Trouvelot's chromolithograph of a group of sun spots and veiled spots. Observed on June 17, 1875.
Artistic Astronomy Aurora Borealis
A chromolithograph of Aurora Borealis. As observed March 1, 1872.
Partial eclipse of the moon by Trouvelot
A chromolithograph of the partial eclipse of the moon. Observed October 24, 1874.
Saturn by Trouvelot
A chromolithograph of the planet Saturn. Observed on November 30, 1874.
Part of the Milky Way by Trouvelot
A chromolithograph of part of the Milky Way. From a study made during the years 1874, 1875 and 1876.
The great nebula in Orion by Trouvelot
A chromolithograph of the great nebula in Orion. From a study made in the years 1875-76.
Solar protuberances by Trouvelot
A chromolithograph of solar protuberances. Observed on May 5, 1873.
Total eclipse of the sun by Trouvelot
A chromolithograph of the total eclipse of the sun. Observed July 29, 1878.
Zodiacal Light by Trouvelot
A chromolithograph of the zodical light. Observed February 20, 1876.
Mare Humorum by Trouvelot
A chromolithograph of Mare Humorum. From a study made in 1875.
Mars by Trouvelot
A chromolithograph of the planet Mars. Observed September 3, 1877.
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