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Star Lore Sceptrum et Manus Iustitiae Scepter and Hand of Justice

Sceptrum et Manus Iustitiae is a now obsolete constellation created in 1679 by Augustin Royer.

In 1679, French architect Augustin Royer published a star map that included two new creations of his own, both honoring his patron, French King Louis XIV. Royer'sconstellation was located at the end of Andromeda's chains. The main stars used for this constellation were ι, κ, λ, ο and ψ And. In many star charts, the rather long and awkward name was modified and shortened to titles like Sceptrum Imperiale, Stellio or Scettro. In 1787, German astronomer Johann Bode used the same stars for his creation Honores Friderici, honoring his patron, Prussian King Frederick the Great. Sources: Wikipedia, SkyEye

Sceptrum et Manus Iustitiae by Corbinianus Thomas Source: Altea Gallery

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