Two circular images of the moon, labeled as 'Sea of Sirens' at different times of the year, with text below describing the images.
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This is a black and white photograph featuring two circular images of the moon, labeled as 'Sea of Sirens' at different times of the year. The top image, labeled 'Fig. I', represents the moon in June, with coordinates Long. 141° and Lat. 24° South. The bottom image, 'Fig. II', shows the moon in November, with coordinates Long. 156° and Lat. 22° South. Both images depict the lunar surface with craters and varying shades of gray, indicating surface features and shadows. The lunar surface is textured with numerous craters of different sizes. The images are presented side-by-side for comparison, highlighting seasonal changes in the lunar landscape. Below the images, there is text that reads 'SEA OF THE SIRENS AND ATLANTIS AT THE OPPOSITION OF 1894 SHOWING SEASONAL CHANGE'.


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