1969 The Earth’s Moon
By: Wellman Chamberlin; Athos D. Graini, National Geographic Society
Date: 1969
Dimensions: 26 x 40 inches ( 66 x 101.5 cm)
This is a classic map of the moon published in 1969 by the National Geographic Society, incredibly detailed in all its cratered glory.
The map shows both of the moon’s hemispheres and their many craters. In everyday life we are unable to see the details of the Earth’s moon, and it’s hardly shown as having as much detail as is in this map. On the left hand margin is a selective index of lunar mountain ranges, peaks, riles (a long, narrow depression in the surface of the moon), valleys, and craters.
Below the map of the moon is a representation of the phases of the moon, and above the map are depictions of its revolutions around Earth as well as the path of the moon around the sun.
Surrounding these illustrations and diagrams are factual paragraphs on a number of topics like “Moon Gods and Goddesses,” tides, and “Moon Lore.” One section titled “The Moon’s Disk” reads:
The moon’s diameter is 2,160 miles; its actual spherical surface area is 14,650,000 square miles. Seen from earth, the moon appears as a flat disk measuring about ½ degree in the sky––the width of a pencil held at arm’s length. Superimposed on the United States, the moon would cover an area from Las Vegas to Philadelphia.
With fine details and a wealth of information, Chamberlin and Graini’s map of the Earth’s moon is a beautiful and iconic piece of astronomical cartography.
Condition: Map is in A condition with wide margins and a strong impression. This map has been professionally linen backed and it looks spectacular.
Inventory #12310
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