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selenography (n.)

The science that treats of the physical features of the moon; -- corresponding to physical geography in respect to the earth.

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The science that treats of the physical features of the moon; -- corresponding to physical geography in respect to the earth.

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Selenography, the science of mapping and studying the Moon's surface, dates back to the 17th century.

Early selenographers relied on telescopes to observe lunar features and create crude maps.

Galileo Galilei's selenographic sketches provided important insights into the Moon's terrain.

Modern selenography utilizes high-resolution spacecraft imagery to create detailed topographic and geological maps.