Charles Le Morvan

1865 – 1933

Charles Le Morvan (1865-1933) was a French astronomer and photographer who specialized in lunar photography. His work, such as “Carte Photographique de la Lune,” are detailed, high-resolution images of the Moon’s surface, providing a comprehensive and scientific view of its craters, mountains, and seas. His photographic maps of the Moon were significant contributions to the field of astronomy and are valuable resources for lunar scientists and enthusiasts alike.