Earth’s Moon — National Geographic Wall Map
1080 × 724 mm (W × H, Landscape) • Scale 1:6,413,000 • Paper / Laminated / Laminated + Hang Rails / Canvas / Canvas + Hang Rails • Made in Australia
Bring our nearest celestial neighbour into crisp focus. National Geographic’s The Earth’s Moon combines atlas-grade cartography with almanac-style diagrams—an elegant wall piece that’s also a serious reference for students, stargazers, and space enthusiasts.
🌒 What’s on the Map
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Complete lunar surface: Near- and far-side relief with a selective index of named features
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Feature types: Craters, maria (seas), highlands, mountain ranges, rays & more
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Orbital mechanics: Orbit & rotation, librations, and how solar/lunar eclipses happen
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Earth–Moon dynamics: Tidal effects explained with clear schematics
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Phases guide: What features are best seen at each lunar phase
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Comparative context: Quick comparisons with other planetary moons
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History notes: At-a-glance info on the Apollo missions and key milestones
A calm palette, tuned line weights, and precise typography deliver across-the-room readability without sacrificing scientific detail.
🎨 Finishes & Display Options
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📄 Paper (FSC® 160 gsm, matte-coated)
Smooth, low-glare stock—ideal for framing under glass. Printed with archival Hewlett-Packard pigment inks for excellent fade resistance. -
💧 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Printed on 120 gsm and sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate (edge-sealed).
Wipe-clean • Tear-resistant • Marker-friendly (use non-permanent whiteboard markers). -
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to Hang)
Natural lacquered timber rails (top & bottom) with top hanging cord for a frame-free, professional look.
⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting by our framer. -
🖼️ Canvas (HP 395 gsm Professional Matte)
Gallery-grade canvas + archival HP pigment inks for rich detail and fade resistance—a low-glare, tactile statement piece. -
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
The same premium canvas, finished with natural timber rails + top hanging cord—ready to hang.
⏱️ Please allow up to 10 working days for rail fitting by our framer.
Dry-erase markers are recommended only on laminated versions.
📐 Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Earth’s Moon — National Geographic |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| Scale | 1:6,413,000 |
| Size | 1080 mm (W) × 724 mm (H) |
| Orientation | Landscape |
| Content | Lunar surface mapping, feature index, phases, eclipses, librations, tides, Apollo notes |
| Formats | Paper • Laminated • Laminated + Hang Rails • Canvas • Canvas + Hang Rails |
| Paper | FSC® 160 gsm matte-coated |
| Canvas | HP 395 gsm Professional Matte |
| Inks | Archival Hewlett-Packard pigment (fade-resistant) |
| Origin | Made in Australia |
🎯 Perfect For
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Classrooms & libraries — astronomy, physics, Earth–Moon system
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Home offices & studios — inspirational science decor with depth
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Observatories & clubs — a concise briefing tool for events and outreach
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Space history fans — Apollo context alongside precision cartography
🤝 Our Commitment
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Local craftsmanship: Printed, and finished in Australia for consistent quality and fast, careful handling.
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Clarity first: Legends, colours, and label hierarchies tuned for wall readability.
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Archival materials: FSC® papers, heavy-duty canvas, and HP pigment inks for long-term colour stability.
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Packed with care: Every map is hand-checked and securely boxed to arrive clean and display-ready.
Put the Moon on your wall—beautifully. Choose Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Hang Rails, Canvas, or Canvas + Hang Rails and enjoy National Geographic’s definitive lunar reference at a glance.
