The Earth's Moon
Wellman Chamberlin (Chief Cartographer) and Athos Washington DC: National Geographic Society, 1969. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Map/Poster. Format is approximately 27.5 inches by 42.5 inches. Index. Glossary. Small tear a center fold between bottom and next lower panel fold. Item has some wear. Folded to fit inside the magazine as a supplement (25 panels, 20 approximately 5.5 inches by 9 inches, 5 panels approximately 5.5 inches by 6.5 inches as folded). Illustration and text on one side only. This poster/map was a supplement to the National Geographic, February 1969, Volume 135, No. 2, The Earth's Moon. The map/poster is dominated by two large lunar images (Near Side and Far Side). There are many other smaller images illustrating myriad aspects of lunar phases and features. There are numerous text sections, such as unmanned spacecraft, physical features and physical properties, and a long selective index running the length of the left and right sides. National Geographic Maps, founded in 1915, is a wholly owned division of the National Geographic Society. The Maps division is responsible for the creation of Society cartographic products including page maps in National Geographic Magazine, travel maps, wall maps, atlases, TOPO! mapping software, Trails Illustrated hiking maps, and globes. National Geographic Maps is responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking. National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world’s best wall maps, outdoor recreation maps, travel maps, atlases and globes that inspire people to care about and explore their world. Condition: Very good.
Keywords: Space, Maps, Moon, Lunar, Phases, Near Side, Far Side, Wacing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous, Waxing Crescent, Waning Crescent, Crater, Lambert Azimuthal
[Book #75484]
Price: $45.00