Map of the Moon, Section 16 Exploring Essentials what came before and how

what came before and how the changes came about

Please note: This astrolabe is intended for decorative purposes and is not to be used for serious navigation

This deck of 48 cards presents a concise but highly informative look at 46 star groups

The king is depicted wearing coronation robes and a dark full-bottomed wig

Map of the Moon, Section 16 Exploring Essentials what came before and howThis is section number sixteen 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: