SELENOGRAPHY

Etymology

Noun

selenography (uncountable)

(astronomy, geography, cartography) The scientific study of the Moon's geographic features; geography of the Moon.

Source: Wiktionary


Sel`e*nog"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Gr. -graphy.]

Definition: The science that treats of the physical features of the moon; - - corresponding to physical geography in respect to the earth. "Accurate selenography, or description of the moon." Sir T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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