Map of the Moon, Section 10 Frame:Black stained ash the seas are full of

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Stargazing: Beginners Guide To Astronomy

Map of the Moon, Section 10 Frame:Black stained ash the seas are full ofThis is section number ten of twenty five, of the rarely seen map of the Moon which was hand drawn in 1952 by the engineer and amateur astronomer Hugh Percival Wilkins (18961960). Combining artistry with scientific precision, Wilkins detailed map reveals the rugged terrain of our celestial neighbour. Maps like these were used in the 1960s to select the landing sites for NASAs Apollo missions. Artist: Wilkins, Hugh Percival W F Stanley and Co Date: 1952