Gezicht op de Maan before 1884

"Gezicht op de Maan" is a photograph of the moon taken by Lewis M. Rutherford before 1884. This black and white image shows a half-moon, illuminated in detail, against a dark background. The photograph was likely taken with a telescope, allowing for a close-up view of the moon's surface. It captures the fascinating surface details and craters of the moon, providing a glimpse of the celestial body as it was seen in the 19th century. The image, with its scientific subject matter, speaks to the growing interest in astronomy during this period.