{"product_id":"earths-moon","title":"Earth's Moon, National Geographic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable wall map of the Moon was published by National Geographic in February 1969, arriving in American homes just five months before Neil Armstrong's historic first steps on the lunar surface. The dual-hemisphere presentation shows both the Near Side, familiar to earthbound observers for millennia, and the mysterious Far Side, only recently photographed by Soviet and American space probes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe map synthesizes data from NASA's Ranger, Surveyor, and Lunar Orbiter missions, representing the most complete understanding of lunar topography available at that pivotal moment. Surrounding the detailed surface imagery, educational diagrams explain lunar phases, libration, eclipses, and the complete Apollo mission trajectory from Cape Kennedy launch to Pacific Ocean splashdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted by the distinguished A. Hoen and Company of Baltimore, this piece captures a unique moment in human history: the culmination of centuries of lunar observation meeting the dawn of human lunar exploration. A standout piece for collectors of Space Age memorabilia and vintage cartography alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.0\" x 28.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Original fold lines present. Areas of toning along folds, minute separation at outer edges. Faint handling creases. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42339069100147,"sku":"P4147","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_09ceb9e6-a55f-45f2-afb1-a0574cc36496.jpg?v=1784836056","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/earths-moon","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}