Map of the Moon, Section 10 Frame:Black stained ash which was the birthplace of

which was the birthplace of Elizabeth I

Brass - an alloy of copper and zinc - is easy to work with

the ship carried general cargo

for everyone with a love of salty breezes and a sense of adventure

As vivid and moving as it is revelatory and authoritative

Map of the Moon, Section 10 Frame:Black stained ash which was the birthplace ofThis is section number ten of twenty five, of the rarely seen map of the Moon which was hand drawn in 1952 by the engineer and amateur astronomer Hugh Percival Wilkins (18961960). Combining artistry with scientific precision, Wilkins detailed map reveals the rugged terrain of our celestial neighbour. Maps like these were used in the 1960s to select the landing sites for NASAs Apollo missions. Artist: Wilkins, Hugh Percival W F Stanley and Co Date: 1952