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

• Complete lunar surface: Near- and far-side relief with a selective index of named features

• Feature types: Craters, maria (seas), highlands, mountain ranges, rays & more

• Orbital mechanics: Orbit & rotation, librations, and how solar/lunar eclipses happen

• Earth–Moon dynamics: Tidal effects explained with clear schematics

• Phases guide: What features are best seen at each lunar phase

• Comparative context: Quick comparisons with other planetary moons

• 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

• 📄 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

🎯 Perfect For

• Classrooms & libraries — astronomy, physics, Earth–Moon system

• Home offices & studios — inspirational science decor with depth

• Observatories & clubs — a concise briefing tool for events and outreach

• Space history fans — Apollo context alongside precision cartography

🤝 Our Commitment

• Local craftsmanship: Printed, and finished in Australia for consistent quality and fast, careful handling.

• Clarity first: Legends, colours, and label hierarchies tuned for wall readability.

• Archival materials: FSC® papers, heavy-duty canvas, and HP pigment inks for long-term colour stability.

• 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.