Good morning Remodelaholics! It’s Brynne from The Gathered Home again! What did you think of January’s 20 Free Vintage Maps roundup? Did you go as crazy for those vintage map sources as I did?
I found so many incredible resources for that post that I actually had to narrow them down a little bit… I pulled aside all the beautiful astronomy charts I kept finding and decided to save them for their own post!
Ever since I was little, I have been fascinated with the stars and with constellations! I always loved trying to find my favorite constellations in the night sky (Pegasus and Orion’s Belt, for those wondering). That love paired perfectly with my fondness for vintage images with this month’s collection – I am certain I’ll be finding a place in my home for some of these!
For some of these sources, I found several collections of coordinating images, so I’ve lumped those together. Instant gallery display!
25+ Free Vintage Astronomy Printable Images
To download and print, click on the link to visit the original source for each image.
(1) Air France Map via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Air France de nuit” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
(2) Celestial Atlas via Vintage Printable (Visit links: 1, 2, 3, 4)
I picked my favorites to highlight, but there are even more constellation images available at Vintage Printable if you browse around!
(3) La Sphere du Monde via Bibliodyssey
I think these next two images would be a perfect pair in a space-obsessed child’s room!
(4) The AMOCO Map of Space Mysteries via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Amoco” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
(5) Astronauts’ Space Map via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Astronauts” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
(6) Celestial Map via Vintage Printable
(7) Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere via Bibliodyssey
(8) The Moon At The Full via Bibliodyssey
(9) Leonid Meteor Storm via Vintage Printable
(10) Planisphere Celeste via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Planisphere Celeste” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
(11) Harmonia Macrocosmica of Andreas Cellarius via Vintage Printable (Visit links: 1, 2)
(12) Gatty’s Combined World & Star Chart via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Gatty’s” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
(13) Tableau d’Astronomie via Bibliodyssey
(14) Visible Stars via Vintage Printable
(15) “Representation of the solar system, the planets and their orbits” via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Taf. III” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
(16) “Sky map with stars which are visible during the whole year” via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Taf. II” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
(17) “The moon seen through the telescope” via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Taf. VI” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
(18) Celestial Hemispheres via Bibliodyssey
(19) Astronomy Maps by Johannes Hevelius via Vintage Printable (Visit links: 1, 2, 3)
Once again, do a little clicking around at the site to find even more constellation images!
(20) Celestial Map: The Solar System via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Celestial George Franklin” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
(21) The Constellations via Knick of Time
(22) Thomas Hood’s Celestial Charts via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Thomas Hood’s” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
(23) Solar System via Bibliodyssey
I just love these next two images from 1969 commemorating the moon landing! They are fascinating!
(24) Myths, Maps & Men via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Myths” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
(25) Planned American Flight to the Moon via David Rumsey
Instructions: After you visit the link, type “Space Division” in the “Search The Collection” box at the top right
Aren’t you just itching to plaster these everywhere in your home? (Or is that just me?) If you need some ideas for using these vintage astronomy images, I’ve gathered up some inspiration for you! Check out these ideas for using vintage maps from last month’s roundup as well – you could easily substitute vintage astronomy images.
(1) One chart two ways – display a large-scale piece of astronomy art on its own or use it in a gallery wall. Via Aero Studios
(2) Install a grid of coordinating constellation images. Via The Aestate
(3) Create some adorable constellation coasters. Via Almost Makes Perfect
And while we’re talking decoupage – no surface need be safe! Let your imagination run wild – wouldn’t lots of things be better with a vintage starry covering?
I hope you enjoyed this roundup and were inspired to incorporate some vintage astronomy artwork into your home! I’d love to see any projects you complete with these images!
Ughhh, get out of my soul Brynne. Orion’s bet is my favorite and I look for it Every. Single. Night. These are so fantastic. I <3 them all.
I’m sure my dad quickly regretted teaching us how to spot it when were little – I was obsessive about it 🙂 We lived out in the country so star-gazing was unreal!