Gezicht op Owens College in Manchester, de voorloper van de University of Manchester before 1878

This black and white photograph, "PLATO", is a detailed depiction of the lunar surface. The artist, Alfred Brothers, was a pioneer in astronomical photography, and his work is considered a significant contribution to the field. The image focuses on the Plato crater, a prominent lunar feature visible from Earth. The scale bar and labels indicate the crater's dimensions and provide a sense of the vastness of the moon's landscape. This photograph, captured before 1878, showcases the captivating beauty of the moon and the early advancements in astronomical imaging.