Map of the Moon by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini (1625-1712),published in 1679. This moon map is famous for details added by Cassini that can be seen in close-up,such as a 'Moon Maiden' in the area at centre right. The mapping of the Moon with telescopes started with Galileo in 1610,and then developed further during the 17th century as telescopes improved | |
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