A Ramble through 19th century astronomy - 2 metre Moon map completed in 1874

 Nature February 5^th 1874

 

Dr Schmidt, Professor of Astronomy in the University of Athens, has just completed his great map of the Moon. It is two metres in diameter and is a marvel of accurate mapping and minute draughtsmanship. The shading is so exquisite that any part of the map may be examined by a lens without the appearance of coarse or rough work. The map represents the labour of 34 years and is without doubt one of the greatest astronomical results of the century.

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