Astronomicum Caesareum XXL

Astronomicum Caesareum XXLAstronomicum Caesareum A Monument of Renaissance Astronomy Reborn in XXL Format We are proud to present the XXL Luxury Edition facsimile of Astronomicum Caesareum, one of the most magnificent Renaissance astronomy books ever printed. Produced in a strictly limited edition of only 111 numbered copies worldwide, this extraordinary publication faithfully recreates the imperial splendor of the original 1540 masterpiece while offering an unparalleled

Astronomicum Caesareum — A Monument of Renaissance Astronomy Reborn in XXL Format

We are proud to present the XXL Luxury Edition facsimile of Astronomicum Caesareum, one of the most magnificent Renaissance astronomy books ever printed.

Produced in a strictly limited edition of only 111 numbered copies worldwide, this extraordinary publication faithfully recreates the imperial splendor of the original 1540 masterpiece while offering an unparalleled collector’s presentation.

It was the year 1540 when Peter Apian (Petrus Apianus), a German humanist renowned for his work in mathematics, cartography, and astronomy, published this remarkable work and dedicated it to Emperor Charles V. The emperor’s fascination with science led him to support the publication, becoming its patron and helping protect ideas that were considered revolutionary for their time.

The Astronomicum Caesareum is widely regarded as one of the masterpieces of 16th-century scientific printing. Its lavish illustrations, designed on intricate rotating paper discs known as astronomical volvelles, reveal the movements of the heavens and the laws that govern the universe.

More than a book, Astronomicum Caesareum is a Renaissance scientific instrument in paper form — a stunning combination of astronomy, art, and mechanical ingenuity that fascinated scholars and emperors alike.

Through its extraordinary system of movable discs, diagrams, celestial charts, and astronomical volvelles, the work allowed readers to calculate planetary positions, understand eclipses, and visualize the structure of the cosmos. These ingenious paper mechanisms made the book not only a scientific treatise but also a remarkable interactive instrument of knowledge.

Today, this XXL luxury facsimile edition allows collectors, historians, and lovers of rare books to experience the brilliance of one of the most celebrated astronomical works ever printed.

Faithfully reproduced with meticulous attention to detail, the edition preserves the beauty, complexity, and intellectual ambition of the Renaissance original while presenting it in a monumental format worthy of its historical importance.

Key Features

• Monumental XXL facsimile edition of the Renaissance masterpiece Astronomicum Caesareum
• Originally published in 1540 by Peter Apian (Petrus Apianus) and dedicated to Emperor Charles V
• Faithful reproduction of one of the most spectacular scientific books of the 16th century
• Includes the famous astronomical volvelles — intricate rotating paper instruments used to calculate celestial movements
• Lavishly illustrated celestial charts combining science, art, and Renaissance craftsmanship
• Strictly limited edition of 111 numbered copies worldwide
• Produced for collectors, historians, libraries, and institutions interested in rare scientific books

Astronomical volvelles and celestial charts from Astronomicum Caesareum

Below you can see several pages and astronomical volvelles from the Astronomicum Caesareum XXL facsimile, one of the most remarkable astronomical books of the Renaissance.

Through its extraordinary system of movable discs, diagrams, celestial charts, and astronomical volvelles, the work allowed readers to calculate planetary positions, understand eclipses, and visualize the structure of the cosmos. These ingenious rotating paper instruments functioned much like an analog computer of the Renaissance, enabling scholars to perform complex astronomical calculations through carefully designed mechanical movements.

Few works of Renaissance science combined visual beauty, scientific precision, and mechanical ingenuity in such a remarkable way.