Map of the Moon, Section 15 Frame:Natural and semaphore signalling

and semaphore signalling

The Aurora Borealis occurred in Iceland as the traditional Chinese New Year approached

The boat is ideal for any body of water

using extracts from contemporary documents and writings to reconstruct their experiences in vivid detail

The authentic wood is from the conservation of the Cutty Sark and is hand-turned to give each pen a unique feel

Map of the Moon, Section 15 Frame:Natural and semaphore signallingThis is section number fifteen 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: