Map of the Moon
$35.38
- Hardcover
120 pages
- Release Date
17 July 2019
Summary
This rarely-seen map of the Moon originates from a 300-inch hand-drawn map produced by the engineer and amateur astronomer Hugh Percival Wilkins (1896-1960). Combining artistry with scientific precision, Wilkins’s detailed map reveals the rugged terrain of our celestial neighbour.First published in 1946 as a 100-inch reproduction, Wilkins continued to revise and expand his observations and produced this third edition in 1951. Comprised of 25 sheets, it was subsequently used by amateur and pro…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781906367602 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1906367604 |
| Author: | Hugh Percy Wilkins, Megan Barford |
| Publisher: | National Maritime Museum |
| Imprint: | Royal Observatory Greenwich |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 120 |
| Release Date: | 17 July 2019 |
| Weight: | 512g |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 227mm x 141mm |
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About The Author
Hugh Percy Wilkins
Hugh Percy Wilkins was a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and Director of the Lunar Section of the British Astronomical Association. Dr Megan Barford is Curator of Cartography at Royal Museums Greenwich.
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