π in the sky ·

If you like space, you will love this. The 2017 π Day art imagines the digits of π as a star catalogue with constellations of extinct animals and plants. The work is featured in the article Pi in the Sky at the Scientific American SA Visual blog.

The Moon, near side

Expect stunning vistas, infinite line of sight and zero fresh air. Bring a space suit.

The map is based on the 3.6 gigapixel image of the near side of the moon taken by the Lunar Reconnaisance Orbiter Camera. Topological annotations taken from Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN). The resolution is 100 meters per pixel.

▲ Icons and typography for lunar topological features.

Click on one of the tabs below to select a list of hotspots for quick navigation. Some lists may take 5—10 seconds to load. Use the toolbar at the bottom of the map to apply filters and select lists.

Initial map viewport is centered on Taurus-Littrow valley (Apollo 17 landing site, 20.19080°N 30.77168°E).