Sagittarius & Corona Australis — Astronomical Zodiac Chart (1831) by Sidney Hall

A hand-drawn window into the Milky Way. This elegant astral chart maps Sagittarius and Corona Australis with 19th-century engraver’s finesse—precise star points, linking lines, and classical figures poised against a calm field. Scholarly yet decorative, it brings quiet celestial clarity to any room.

Why it captivates

• Vintage astronomy — crisp, dignified star mapping from the golden age of engraving.

• Twin constellations — the Archer beside the southern Crown in one refined plate.

• Graphic clarity — tidy labels, scales, and measured geometry read beautifully across a room.

• Timeless palette — soft creams with inked accents suit modern and traditional interiors.

• Conversation piece — where science, myth, and design meet.

What you’ll see

Sagittarius and Corona Australis plotted as orderly star points, linked by understated diagram lines and overlaid with their traditional figures. Period legends, plate numerals, and coordinate grids complete the learned poise—order, symmetry, and story distilled to a single refined sheet.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces and classrooms.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine linework.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 586 mm (approx. 33.11 × 23.07 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.43 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) landscape with a custom mat window cut to ~837 × 582 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: warm off-white mat, slim walnut or black moulding.

  • Contemporary: float-mount in A1 or 70 × 100 cm for a clean shadow gap and visible plate border.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Stargazers & zodiac fans

• Designers & stylists seeking refined monochrome graphics

• Educators & students of astronomy and print history

• Gift-givers after a cultured, conversation-starting piece

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Bring a measured slice of the heavens home—order your Sagittarius & Corona Australis chart today.