Map of the Moon — Antique Historical Print
Map of the Moon — Antique Historical Print
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The Story in the Margin
Lunar cartography began in earnest after Galileo Galilei turned his telescope on the moon in 1609 and published sketches revealing mountains, craters, and dark plains where earlier observers had seen only a smooth, perfect sphere. Later 17th-century astronomers, including Johannes Hevelius and Giovanni Battista Riccioli, produced increasingly detailed lunar maps and established the naming conventions, including the crater names and the poetically named "seas" or maria, that astronomers still use today. These historic moon maps captured a body that would not be visited in person for another three centuries, making them humanity's best available picture of an alien landscape for generations of astronomers and the curious public alike.
Materials & origin
- Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
- Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
- Artwork: Restored from a public-domain original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
- Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
- Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.
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I was nervous about ordering art online and this went smoothly. The scan behind Map of the Moon is clean, with no obvious artifacts.
It has completely changed how the reading nook feels. I have been hunting for a good version of Map of the Moon for two years.
Wonderful to read, thank you. We put a lot of thought into how these are packed, so it is good to know that came through.
It came packed so well that opening it took ten minutes. My guests ask about Map of the Moon before anything else in the house. Genuinely delighted with it.
It looks like something out of a museum shop, in the best possible way. I have already ordered two more for other rooms. Perfect from start to finish.
I have no real complaints and one small wish. The balance of light and dark in Map of the Moon came out better than I expected. I would tell anyone hesitating to go ahead.