Maan in het derde kwartier before 1886

"Maan in het derde kwartier" is a black and white photograph of the moon taken by Lewis M. Rutherford, a pioneer in lunar photography, before 1886. This image captures the moon's third quarter phase, showcasing detailed surface features like craters and maria. Rutherford's innovative techniques allowed for sharper images than ever before, contributing significantly to the advancement of lunar photography in the 19th century. This detailed depiction of the lunar surface contributed to the growing scientific understanding of our celestial neighbor.