Julius Schmidt was one of the finest astronomical observers of his time, and his detailed map of the Moon surpassed anything that had come before.
Considered an astronomical classic of the nineteenth century, Der Mond rem.
This book at last makes accessible Schmidt\'s highly regarded German work, Der Mond .
Today, the German astronomer and geophysicist has remained a largely neglected figure, despite being one of the most important players in the history of lunar studies.
Julius Schmidt was one of the finest astronomical observers of his time, and his detailed map of the Moon surpassed anything that had come before