Carte photographique de la lune, planche XXIV (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate XXIV)

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the lunar surface. The image shows a detailed view of the Moon's craters and varying elevations, highlighting the rough and rugged terrain typical of the lunar surface. Text along the edges indicates this is part of a photographic map created by C. Le Morvan. The photograph provides precise geographical demarcations, including longitudes and latitudes, indicating its purpose for study and observation.