Aquarius, Pisces Australis & Aerostatic Balloon - 19th-Century Celestial Chart #3638541 (License: Personal Use)

This 1825 celestial engraving by Sidney Hall (Plate 26) depicts Aquarius as a bearded man pouring water from a golden urn, surrounded by stars labeled with Bayer designations and Arabic names like Sad al Melik and Deneb Algedi. Notably, it includes “Ballon Aerostatique” - a symbolic hot-air balloon - reflecting contemporary fascination with flight, alongside adjacent constellations Pisces Australis and Capricornus. The map also features artistic flourishes such as the sculptor’s workshop (“Officina Sculptoris”) and mythological references.

Used in historical astronomy collections, educational resources on constellation mythology, or articles about 19th-century scientific illustration; serves users seeking visual context for pre-modern star charts, astrological symbolism, or the intersection of science and art in the Enlightenment era.