One of the earliest pictures of the moon by Dr. J. W. Draper of New York, 1840

Fascinating that we were capable of taking pretty good pictures of the moon over 150 years ago, enough that you can actually make out impacts.

Also is it just me, or is there a cat on the moon in the second photo?

December 23, 2013 | Categories: Excuse My Beauty, High Art, History, Photography, Pursuit of Happiness, The Drama Of It All | Tags: 1840, black and white photography, moon, One of the earliest pictures of the moon by Dr. J. W. Draper of New York, Photo, Photography, pictures of the moon, Space | Leave a comment