Photographische Afbeelding der Maan Uit: De toepassing der photographie op de sterrekunde, 1862 inv. nr. RP-F-H1845 Possibly 1862 - 1866
pieterjankaiser
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aged paper
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toned paper
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parchment
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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warm-toned
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watercolour illustration
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golden font
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watercolor
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historical font
This photograph of the moon is from Pieter Jan Kaiser’s 1862 dissertation "De toepassing der photographie op de sterrekunde." Kaiser, a Dutch astronomer, used this photographic image of the moon to illustrate his research on the application of photography in astronomy. The image showcases the moon's surface, capturing its craters and lunar features with remarkable detail for its time, showcasing early advancements in astronomical photography.
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