Tourist and geographical poster of the Moon by Abbé Moreux - 1960

This illustrated map of the Moon is a work of cartographic art depicting the various seas, mountains, and craters on the lunar surface. It is the work of Abbé Théophile Moreux, a French priest and astronomer renowned for his work in popularizing science. The information presented on the map is detailed and organized by quadrant, with indications for the Seas of Clouds, Rains, Serenity, and Tranquility. The names of the craters and mountain ranges are clearly marked. Although he died in 1954, his works continued to be published and disseminated thereafter. The map measures 76 cm by 56 cm.

Condition :

Very good condition Please note, my maps are old and are not always in perfect condition!

List of main places represented:

Sea of Clouds, Sea of Serenity, Sea of Rains, Sea of Moods, Sea of Vapors, Sea of Tranquility, Lake of Dreams, Gulf of Fogs, Gulf of Iris, Riphei Mountains, Riphaeus Mountains, Apennine Mountains, Manes Mountains, Argaeus Mountains, Rhaeticus Mountains, Eratosthenes Mountains, Copernicus Crater, Kepler Crater, Aristotle Crater, Archimedes Crater.