NASA. Mount Wilson Observatory. Rare. Long before the space - Lot 2

NASA. Mount Wilson Observatory. Rare. Long before the space age, this remarkable photograph taken at the famous Mount Wilson Observatory reveals, with exceptional detail, the Clavius lunar region—one of the most spectacular features on the Moon. The interplay of light and shadow beautifully highlights the relief of the immense craters, offering an image of remarkable depth and precision for its time. A rare testament to the golden age of astrophotography, this work already foreshadows future lunar explorations. Both a scientific document and a work of photographic art, it is a major historical piece for any collector of the history of space exploration. Circa 1930. Period silver gelatin print. Caption on a label on the back. 25.3 x 20.4 cm with margins.