Illustrates the 400-year history of lunar exploration, from Galileo’s first telescopic view to man’s first step on the moon’s surface. Identifies major surface features, using ancient maps, photographs and film. Suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010088
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Lunar craters
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Maps
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Lunar craters
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Maps
Crafts & Visual Arts → Images, Photographic
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Lunar craters
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Maps
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Moon - Exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space flight to the moon
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Telescopes
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)