Littrow, J. J. (Joseph Johann), 1781-1840.
Die wunder des himmels; oder Gemeinfassliche darstellung des weltsystems. Von J.J. von Littrow ...
A treatise on physical astronomy and the use of astronomical instruments. The 23 steel engraved plates depict the constellations, a star chart, the solar system, a comet, and astronomical instruments, plates 10-12 include a lunar map and details. -Jeff Weber Rare Books
Littrow was a noted popular writer. His 1825 Popularen Astronomie (Popular astronomy) was widely read (geneticist Gregor Mendel was influenced by it.) From 1834 to 1837, Littrow's enormously successful four-volume Die Wunder des Himmels (the wonders of the heavens) appeared, selling some 10,000 copies. He is said to have devised a scheme to signal intelligent life on other planets by building large canals in geometric patterns, filling them with water and oil, and lighting them at night." -Hockey, Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers, vol. I, p. 700.
Astronomy.