Photographie Lunaire-- Region Centrale 28 - 1890

This anonymous 1890 photograph, "Photographie Lunaire-- Region Centrale," captures a close-up view of the moon's surface, showcasing its intricate details and craters. Taken by the Henry brothers at the Observatory of Paris, the image displays a level of detail and clarity uncommon for its time. The inscription indicates the age of the moon, 192 hours, and a direct magnification of 15 times. The image's remarkable realism contributes to the growing fascination with lunar exploration and the celestial wonders of the universe.