

Carte photographique de la lune, planche XVI (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate XVI)
This is a photograph of the moon's surface. The image depicts a section covered in craters and rough terrain. The shadow line, called the terminator, runs diagonally from top to bottom. The text surrounding the photo includes details about coordinates, photographic process, and observatory. The black and white contrast accentuates the depth and contours of the lunar landscape.
Artwork Details
- Date
- December 20, 1904, printed 1914
- Medium
- photogravure with ink on tissue paper overlay
- Dimensions
- 6775 × 8605 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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