Lunar Collection (page 44)

Artists impression of the new moon from orbit
Artists impression of the new moon as seen from low Earth orbit. The Sun is just rising on the horizon at bottom and the band of the Milky Way is seen at upper right

Lunar gravity. Map of gravity around the Moon, derived from data gathered by the Clementine spacecraft. The map shows differences between the gravity distribution predicted by a computer model

View of the full moon, showing its dark " seas" or maria, & the two bright rayed craters Tycho ( bottom) & Copernicus (directly north of Tycho)

A distorted full Moon seen just above the horizon
The distorted disc of the full Moon seen just above the horizon. In this position the moonlight must pass through an increasing mass of air

SMART-1 lunar spacecraft heading to the Moon. This spacecraft is the first part of the European Space Agency (ESA) SMART (Small Missions for Advanced Research in Technology) programme

Total eclipse of the Moon in December 1992
Lunar eclipse. Time-lapse image of a total eclipse of the Moon, a phenomenon caused when the Moon enters the shadow cast by the Earth

Clementine view of the Moons south pole

Telescope photo of full moon from earth
Telescope photo of the full moon, seen from Maryland in 1982, and showing bright rayed meteor impact craters and dark " seas" or maria. The bright crater at the bottom is Tycho

Total eclipse of the Moon in November 1993
Lunar eclipse. Time-lapse image of a total eclipse of the Moon, a phenomenon caused when the Moon enters the shadow cast by the Earth

Bald eagles silhouetted against a full Moon
Full Moon. Two bald eagles, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, in a tree which is silhouetted against a full Moon. The Moon does not produce its own light

Topographic map of Moon, western hemisphere
Lunar topography. Coloured topographic map of the western hemisphere of the Moon. In this image the right hand side is Earth-facing, whilst the left is on the Moons far side

Shuttle photograph of the moon over the earth
Shuttle photograph of the moon setting over the earths limb. The moons image is distorted due to refraction through the Earths atmosphere

Full moon in the night sky

Illustration of Earthshine on Moons surface
Illustration of Earthshine on the Moons surface. This phenomenon, also known as ashen light, often occurs close to or after the new Moon when the sunlight reflected from the Earth enables the whole

Soviet Luna 16 spacecraft, 1970
Soviet Luna 16 spacecraft model, showing its launch from the Moon. The Luna 16 unmanned space probe was launched by the Soviet Union on 12th September 1970

Craters on the moon

Computer art of Moon over water (tidal effects)
Moon and tides. Computer artwork of the full Moon rising over a body of water. This may represent the periodic effect of rise and fall which the Moon exerts over the Earths sea tides

Total eclipse of the Moon in October 1996
Lunar eclipse. Total eclipse of the Moon, a phenomenon caused when the Moon enters the shadow cast by the Earth. This image shows the first moments after the totality phase

Full moon rising over a pier, Canada
Full Moon. Full Moon rising over White Rock pier, British Columbia, Canada. The Moons dark areas or seas are the remains of ancient lava plains. The craters are the result of meteorite impacts

Moon base, computer artwork
Moon base. Computer artwork showing what a future US base on the Moon might look like. The base is a lmixture of cylindrical and dome habitats

Artists impression of a manned moon base
Artists impression of an early moonbase providing a lunar home for a small group of scientists who might be amongst the first long-term inhabitants of our nearest neighbour

Apollo 17 astronauts. US astronauts Eugene Cernan and Dr Harrison Schmitt using their lunar rover to explore the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Lunar survey team
Artists impression of a Lunar Survey Team at work on the Moon

Computer artwork of shuttle on moons surface
Moon shuttle. Computer artwork of a manned moon shuttle moving across the moons surface. The shuttle could be exploring the moon or may be travelling between lunar bases

Robots on the Moon. Computer artwork of insect- like robots exploring on the Moon. They are seen next to a footprint left by one of the Apollo astronauts

Astronaut on the Moon, computer artwork. The Earth is seen in the background, and the astronaut is standing in the sunlight of a lunar day

Gas giant seen from its moon, artwork
Gas giant planet (upper right) seen from the surface of one of its moons, computer artwork. Light from the parent star is seen shining over the moons horizon at lower right

Apollo 16 astronauts. Original film strip showing three photographs taken by US astronauts on NASAs Apollo 16 mission to the Moon. Apollo 16 was the fifth Apollo mission to land on the Moon

Moon hotel. Computer artwork of a future hotel on the Moon. The Earth is seen rising above the hotel at upper right

Moon base. Computer artwork of an astronaut at a base on the Moon. Humans will require protective suits and sealed buildings when on the Moon

Astronaut and Lunar Rover, Apollo 17
Astronaut and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), composite image. US astronaut and geologist Dr Harrison Schmitt exploring the Taurus-Littrow region of the Moon, as part of NASAs Apollo 17 mission

Computer artwork of men cycling from a Moon base
Cycling from Moon base. Computer illustration of men cycling from a Moon base. They are in bubbles containing an artificial atmosphere. The Moon base is called the Tranquil Complex

Apollo 17 landing site on Moon
Apollo 17 landing site. Artwork of the Taurus- Littrow region of the Moon, site of the Apollo 17 mission landing. The stars are shown as they appeared at the time of landing

NK-33 liquid fuel rocket engine
NK-33 liquid-fuel rocket engine, museum display. The NK-33 rocket engine was an advanced design intended to be used for the first stage of the abandoned Soviet N1 Moon rocket

Early map of the Moon, 1772
Map of the Moon, by De La Lande, in 1772. This early French engraving of the Moon charts its geographical features using the system created by Giovanni Riccioli (1598-1671)

Phases of the Moon, 1790
Moon phases. 18th century French document showing the phases of the moon, from full (pleine) to new (nouvelle) and back again. Lunar phases occur because the Moon reflects the light of the Sun

Apollo mission space debris
Space debris. Artwork of space debris returning to Earth after being discarded during an Apollo mission. This is a rocket stage

Soviet experiments on lunar soil, 1970
Soviet experiments on lunar soil. The first Soviet mission to return a sample of lunar soil to the Earth was Luna 16, which landed back on Earth on 24 September 1970

Soviet lunar rock sample, 1970
Soviet lunar rock sample. The first Soviet mission to return a sample of lunar rock to the Earth was the robotic probe Luna 16, which landed back on Earth on 24 September 1970

Big Mulie, lunar rock collected by Apollo 16 crew
This lunar rock, known as Big Mulie, was collected by the Apollo 16 crew during EVA-1. The rock is being studied by Brown-Root-Northrup technicians at the Lunar Receiving Laboratory

Moons surface, Zond 7 image
Moons surface. Craters on the surface of the Moon, as photographed by the Soviet lunar probe Zond 7 on 11 August 1969. Zond 7 was an unmanned Soviet spacecraft that launched on 7 August 1969

Crater Timocharis on the Moon photographed from the orbiting Apollo 15 spacecraft in 1971. This meteorite crater is around 32 kilometres (km) wide, and was photographed from 100 km above it

Apollo 13 planned landing site on Moon
Apollo 13 planned landing site in the Fra Mauro area on the Moon. The Fra Mauro area is a flat, vast highland centred at 17 degrees and 36 minutes west longitude and 3 degrees

Artwork of a volcano erupting in the Moons past
Volcano on Moon. Artwork of a volcano erupting on the surface of the Moon around 3 billion years ago. This period was the peak of lunar activity

Planned landing site, Fra Mauro area
Apollo 13 planned landing site. View of the Fra Mauro area on the Moon which was selected as a landing site for the Apollo 13 mission

Artwork of ice in craters on the Moons surface

Moonlit clouds

Full Moon over The Lions, Canada
Full Moon above The Lions, twin peaks in the North Shore Mountains, north of Vancouver, Canada. The phases of the moon (new Moon, first quarter)

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"Lunar: A Celestial Journey Unveiling the Mysteries of Earth's Enigmatic Neighbor" Earthrise over Moon, Apollo 8: Witnessing the breathtaking beauty of our home planet rising above the lunar horizon, captured by the courageous Apollo 8 astronauts. Earthrise photograph, artwork: An awe-inspiring portrayal of that iconic moment when humanity first glimpsed the delicate blue orb amidst a desolate lunar landscape. Coming from Evening Church, 1830 (1947): Samuel Palmer's evocative painting transports us to a moonlit evening where ethereal light bathes an ancient church in mystical radiance. Full Moon: Illuminating the night sky with its radiant glow, casting enchantment and stirring emotions since time immemorial. Apollo 17 astronaut: Standing on the surface of another world, an intrepid explorer gazes at distant horizons while leaving indelible footprints as testament to human ingenuity and ambition. Astronaut footprints on the Moon: The imprints left behind by pioneers who ventured beyond our earthly confines serve as a reminder of mankind's audacious quest for knowledge and exploration. Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover with Hidden Lunar City: Unveiling fantastical visions of hidden lunar metropolises through captivating science fiction artistry that sparks imagination and wonder. Early map of the Moon, 1810: Delving into history reveals intricate cartographic depictions that reflect humanity's fascination with unraveling lunar mysteries long before setting foot there ourselves. Phases of the Moon: From crescent slivers to full luminosity and back again—a celestial dance reminding us of nature's cyclical rhythms and eternal cosmic ballets overhead. Optical image of a waxing gibbous moon: Through advanced technology capturing every detail in stunning clarity, we marvel at this intermediary phase between half-moon splendor and full lunar radiance. Waning crescent Moon.