
Explore the cratered surface, ancient maria, and historical exploration sites of Earth's natural satellite with the Earth's Moon Wall Map – National Geographic. Engineered to National Geographic's highest cartographic and scientific standards, this definitive 42" x 28" lunar wall poster functions as both an authoritative Moon atlas and an engaging astronomical almanac for students, educators, and space enthusiasts.
This comprehensive chart features high-resolution global hemispheric views displaying both the familiar Near Side and the rugged Far Side of the Moon. A selective index identifies hundreds of named geological features—including impact craters, mountain ranges (montes), volcanic plains (maria), and rilles—alongside precise historic markers pinpointing all NASA Apollo Mission landing sites.
Dual Hemispheric Views: Provides detailed visual coverage of both the Moon's Near Side and Far Side, highlighting differences in surface geology and crustal thickness.
Apollo Landing Sites & Human Exploration: Clearly marks the historic touchdown locations of Apollo 11 through Apollo 17, as well as robotic lunar probes.
Astronomical & Orbital Diagrams: Features detailed visual infographics illustrating lunar orbital paths, axial rotation, libration, Moon phases, solar and lunar eclipse geometry, and ocean tidal mechanics on Earth.
Comprehensive Feature Index: Labels and indexes hundreds of prominent craters (such as Tycho, Copernicus, and Clavius), lunar seas (Mare Tranquillitatis, Mare Imbrium), and mountain ranges.
Standard Wall Display Size: Measures 42" x 28"—ideal for framing or hanging in science classrooms, university lecture halls, home libraries, or observatories.
Whether used as an active educational teaching chart or a striking piece of celestial decor, National Geographic's Earth's Moon Wall Map offers an extraordinary window into lunar geology and human spaceflight history.