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title: Ptolemaic Universe
author: Jan van Loon
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17887/ptolemaic-universe/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-09-06
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# Ptolemaic Universe

_Authored by Jan van Loon_

## Image File

[![Ptolemaic Universe](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17887.jpeg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17887.jpeg)

## Image Caption

A 17th-century map by Jan van Loon of the cosmos as proposed by the astronomer and geographer [Claudius Ptolemy](https://www.worldhistory.org/Claudius_Ptolemy/) (c. 100 - c. 170 CE).

## Cite This Work

### APA
Loon, J. v. (2023, September 06). Ptolemaic Universe. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17887/ptolemaic-universe/>
### Chicago
Loon, Jan van. "Ptolemaic Universe." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 06, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17887/ptolemaic-universe/>.
### MLA
Loon, Jan van. "Ptolemaic Universe." *World History Encyclopedia*, 06 Sep 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17887/ptolemaic-universe/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cellarius_ptolemaic_system.jpg) by [**Jan van Loon**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cellarius_ptolemaic_system.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 06 September 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.