The Star Gazer: Planisphere Poetry

Based on the Soochow Astronomical Chart of 1193, this planisphere depicts the Chinese night sky as seen from the northern hemisphere. To view the stars, turn the disc to align the desired date with the hour of night. Face south and hold the planisphere overhead with the corner marked North facing north. The map will reveal a celestial poem that awaits you among the asterisms. Let the eyes wander and read aloud to someone dear. Poetry, typesetting, and design by Monica Ong. Letterpress gold foil stamping, die cutting, and assembly by Boxcar Press in Syracuse, NY. Numbered open edition packaged with a signed colophon.

Artist: Monica Ong
Letterpress printing: Boxcar Press
Size: 7.6” x 7.6”
Edition size: Open, numbered