Digital Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon

The Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon is considered the definitive reference manual to the global photographic coverage of the Moon. The images contained within the atlas are excellent for studying lunar morphology because they were obtained at low to moderate Sun angles. The digital Lunar Orbiter Atlas of the Moon is a reproduction of the 675 plates contained in Bowker and Hughes. The digital archive, however, offers many improvements upon its original hardbound predecessor. Multiple search capabilities were added to the database to expedite locating images and features of interest. For accuracy and usability, surface feature information has been updated and improved. Lastly, to aid in feature identification, a companion image containing feature annotation has been included.

Data and Resources

Additional Info

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Maintainer Paul Schenk
Last Updated March 7, 2021, 06:24 (EST)
Created March 7, 2021, 06:24 (EST)
Identifier NASA-0000031
Issued 2018-06-25
Modified 2020-01-29
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