Map of the Moon, Section 15 Frame:Natural Find exclusive astronomy prints and

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Everett evokes the art deco in this highly stylised and formulaic painting

and semaphore signalling

in good ‘blue hour’ conditions with two rows and many vertical images

Map of the Moon, Section 15 Frame:Natural Find exclusive astronomy prints andThis is section number fifteen 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: