Photographie Lunaire-- Region Centrale

French 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the Moon's surface. The image shows a detailed view of the Moon's central region, as indicated by the craters and varying surface textures. The photograph was captured with a direct magnification of 15 times, providing visibility of numerous craters of different sizes spread across the lunar landscape. The lighting casts shadows that enhance the visual depth and detail of the lunar topography. The photograph includes details such as the date "28 Mars 1890," the observatory involved "Observatoire de Paris," and the work of "M.Mrs Henry." There is also information about the age of the Moon, suggesting it was 192 hours old when the photograph was taken. The photographic print is mounted on a card that includes these annotations.