Wassende maan c. 1866 - 1880

"Wassende maan" is a photographic print of the moon created by Warren De La Rue, a prominent English astronomer and chemist, between 1866 and 1880. The photo depicts a crescent moon, highlighting the surface details and craters visible from Earth. De La Rue's pioneering work in astronomical photography revolutionized scientific understanding of the moon and celestial bodies. This photograph, part of a series documenting lunar phases, exemplifies his contributions to the field.