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Le Morvan, Charles

4 works

This is a photograph of the surface of the Moon. The image shows the lunar surface with numerous craters of varying sizes. Some craters are more prominent than others, casting shadows that highlight their depth. The landscape looks rugged and desolate, with a rocky texture. The top part of the image is illuminated by a light source, creating contrast and showcasing the uneven terrain. The photograph is bordered with labels and text in French, referencing a specific photographic map of the Moon and providing observation details.

Carte photographique de la lune, planche X (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate X)

Le Morvan, Charles

This is a photograph of a historical document titled "CARTE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE ET SYSTÉMATIQUE DE LA LUNE." The document cover is aged and has finely textured paper with a black binding on the left edge. It includes the author's name, "C. LE MORVAN," and the description "ASTRONOME ADJOINT A L'OBSERVATOIRE DE PARIS." The title describes a photographic and systematic map of the moon. Below the author's name, the document mentions "IMAGES DIRECTES" and "SIX PLANCHES EN HÉLIOGRAVURE." It also includes the year "MDCDXXVI" (1926) and the location "PARIS" at the bottom. The document shows signs of wear with paper deterioration on the edges and a tear in the bottom region.

Carte photographique et systématique de la lune (Photographic and Systematic Chart of the Moon)

Le Morvan, Charles

This is a photograph of the surface of the moon. The image captures an area densely covered with craters of various sizes. A particularly prominent crater near the center stands out. The surrounding surface displays radiating streaks of lighter color. The photograph's detailed texture offers a sense of depth and structure, revealing both large and small craters, as well as subtle variations in the lunar surface. The text around the image adds a scientific and cartographic context, indicating it is part of a lunar map by C. Le Morvan, with specific longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates noted.

Carte photographique de la lune, planche XIV (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate XIV)

Le Morvan, Charles

This is a photograph of the surface of the Moon. The image shows a detailed view of the Moon’s surface, capturing craters and variations in terrain. The craters vary in size and depth, some appearing as small indentations while others are large and prominent. The lighting creates shadows across the surface, emphasizing the rugged and uneven texture of the lunar landscape. The photograph is marked with various labels and coordinates, indicating details about the location and orientation of this lunar capture.

Carte photographique de la lune, planche XVIII (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate XVIII)

Le Morvan, Charles