1382 - Astronomy

Astronomy Voigt, Adolf and Giebler, Hans Set of 5 original photographs from the Berlin Moon Atlas. 1965–1968. Each is a gelatin-silver print. Each measures 21 x 21 cm. Each is mounted in spots on a backing board and under a mat. The reverse of each bears a typographic inscription with information on the degree of illumination, lunar age, and libration, as well as the date the photograph was taken. These photographs were taken for the Moon Atlas published in 1974 by Günter Voigt and Dieter Giebler, which emerged from the observational practices of the Berlin lunar observers at the Wilhelm Foerster Observatory. The basis for this was the Bamberg refractor used there, which, in combination with a specially designed camera, enabled a highly detailed photographic recording of the Moon. Between 1964 and 1969, this resulted in a systematic series of 31 lunar phases, depicting nearly a complete lunation.The prints presented here (1965–1968) show the Moon under various lighting conditions, with a particular focus on the terminator, along which craters and relief structures stand out particularly vividly due to the oblique light. - Minimal crease marks at the mounting points. Overall, in very good condition. Astronomy. - Collection of 5 original photographs from the Berlin Moon Atlas. Each mounted on a backing board and set in a passe-partout. On the reverse, each bears a typographic inscription providing details on the degree of illumination, the age of the Moon, and the libration, as well as the date the photograph was taken. Each has minimal creasing at the adhesive joints. Overall in very good condition. - These photographs were taken for the Lunar Atlas published in 1974 by Günter Voigt and Dieter Giebler, which was based on the observational work of the Berlin lunar observers at the Wilhelm Foerster Observatory. The work relied on the Bamberg refractor used there, which, in conjunction with a specially designed camera, enabled a detailed photographic record of the Moon to be created. Between 1964 and 1969, a systematic series of 31 lunar phases was thus produced, depicting nearly a complete lunation. The prints presented here (1965–1968) show the Moon in various states of illumination, with a particular focus on the terminator, along which craters and relief structures stand out particularly vividly due to the oblique light. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.